bosiemoncrieff
Headphoneus Supremus
Haven't moved beyond this point in the thread, but I'm assuming the Mjolnir 2 with tubes has been recommended to your list. I'm presently listening to unmodded HD800 with an old cardas balanced cable and Amperex tubes and think it's delightful, but it maybe a case of "ignorance is bliss" as I've never demo'ed the ALO or anything in the the Wa line up. Since it's unlikely that I will, I've persuaded myself that I've hit gold with the present setup and haven't even rolled more tubes yet.
+1, down to the amperax (in my case '68)