I've been listening with close to that set-up. LCD-2C with Dekoni Pads. ZMF balanced cable, LP w/ Mazda 12au7/Brimar Thorne short plates. Really happy with how it sounds. Trying to decide on my DAC upgrade. Leaning towards the ARES II. But so far really happy.

I had a feeling the GL KT77's would work out for you. They will only get better as time goes on. I've been sitting on the fence on this amp because I want to upgrade my DAC, and my addiction to tube hoarding keeps dipping into my budget.

very nice set-up what cartridge are you using? I have a pair of speaker cables I made from QED Silver Anniversary and Kimber connectors.

I myself believe that cables can have subtle affects on tone. I really like Kimber's and wire world. You guys are making me jones so Freakin bad!

Please update us on your journey, those are some really nice tubes!

Yes, please stay "safer" lol

I just can't bring myself to spend more than home speakers, but maybe if i sell off a few things I can make the jump.

Let those puppies break-in and enjoy. The Gold lion 12au7's are very good too.

great info. Thank you

I've heard good things about the phillips miniwatts, should be outstanding! I keep an eye out for quads. Prices keep going up, so I might just have to bite the bullet, and go for it.

Thanks for the links. Let me know what you think of the GL KT77's, mine took a few weeks to break in.

That's too bad, I think you will like having the GL KT-77 in your arsenal. Very good tubes. Very detailed.

Definitely, are tubes expensive for you down under?

Another budget option might be the current Tung-Sol EL-34Gt's. Great tubes for the money. Gold Lion KT-77, SED winged, and the Tung-sols are my favorites in my Cayin.

I think the 6L6 sounded best. I have so many tube combinations for this amp. One of the reasons I wanna get it. Thanks for sharing the video.