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.

Cool video, looks like it was filmed on Mulholland Drive. Man, sounds like you guys are really enjoying yourselves. Your description of the TU8200/HE1000 psvane and EH 6L6GC is what I'm looking for.

Cheers Mate, whatcha drinking right now?

I think I might have to do that, I've always wanted to see Australia. And Beer, Bbq and music are my favorite things!

Interesting but kinda makes sense, the WA-22 6sn7's will give more spatial presence for the orchestra music.

Man< I would love to go to Amp camp! What a cool idea.

I agree totally. I bought a bunch a tubes a while back not knowing they would be hard to get. I wanna cash in now on the TR-8200 and do so real tube rolling.

To be honest I think they do, but I think the HE-560 sound better because the give you a center stage, where as the LCD-2c's really are more peripheral.

Out of my 12au7's the Mazda Cifte sound really good.

I have a pair of the Brimars, all have to look to see if I have the cv2492. I know Cavalli recommended not to run the 12au7's. Does it seems to work ok for you?

Looks like there are two kits, one has the upgraded Lundahl transformers. Is the Lundahls the way to go?