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I believe nelamvr6 has the LCD-2 and he highly praises the Amperex Orange Globes late 60's tube paired with this headphone. Hopefully he'll offer his perspective on the subject
You are correct.
I would also have high praise for the RTC E188CC valves. And there are other choices that pair quite well with the LCD-2s.
I prefer the Amperex Orange Globes primarily for the sliky smooth, "tubey" midrange. But if you prefer a slightly less fluid, leaner midrange the RTCs are the tubes for you. In most other respects, I'd rate these two tubes as a push. They both have excellent bass response, fantastic treble, and amazing soundstage, presence and air.
You won't go too far wrong either way.
My list of favorite tubes is as follows:
[size=x-small]1. Amperex 6DJ8 Orange Globes 1968[/size]
[size=x-small]2. RTC E188CC circa 1967[/size]
[size=x-small]3. Amperex USN 6922 D Getter 1960[/size]
[size=x-small]4. Amperex 6DJ8 Bugle Boy 1966[/size]
[size=x-small]5. Amperex USN-CEP 6922 '60's.[/size]
[size=x-small]ANY of these tubes will sound at least great with the LCD-2 headphone. [/size]
[size=x-small]But bear in mind, these are my favorites, I came up with this list using my ears and my preferences with respect to sound signature. I don't think it's very likely, but it is possible for a person to reasonably disagree with every single one of my selections.[/size]