Vbe multiplier Question ( rotel 1090)

Been working with a 1090 all caboom due to electric failure in the client's home
Noticed the Vbe multiplier transistor is a darligton (https://pdf1.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/39180/SANYO/2SD1953.html)
recall that i ve seen once more i think in a Marantz amplifier ....

So i wonder why
a BC547 could do the same job a Bd 139 also 2sd600 that was available in stock

Am i missing something here ?