Color Command Lamps: 6981P = CLD or Not?

Is the Philips Lamp 6981P speced for the Color Command the same as standard GLD?

I have 36 units I need to replace bulbs in... :)

I used to have a big long email from someone explaining the difference between the lamps, but it got deleted by accident. Basically I believe there is a slight temperature change between them. But since I really had a tough time finding them and not too many people carry them in stock, I just went with the GLD because I can get it way easier.

Ryan

I was told by a vendor that the Philips 6981P is discontinued. Is that true, or she just want to sell me the GE GLD?

Any place I have looked have told me that they don't have them. I just gave up and ordered the other lamps. Since I am not doing any color critical mixing, I don't care much if I have the correct lamp. I really don't notice a difference between them in looking at them next to eachother. Plus the other is much easier to find and everyone carries those.

I think HES should have chosen a better lamp as their standard for this fixture since no one seems to have this or stock it.

Ryan