What? No more S2K??
I had an SLP98 and it was fantastic. If I didn't already have 18 tubes in my system, I would have kept it. Its imaging was totally captivating and its treble was always natural. I am not familiar with the Shrimp but I agree the 6SN7 is one of the best tubes so the AES DJH might be the best place for you to start, at least cost-wise.
Arthur
I had an SLP98 and it was fantastic. If I didn't already have 18 tubes in my system, I would have kept it. Its imaging was totally captivating and its treble was always natural. I am not familiar with the Shrimp but I agree the 6SN7 is one of the best tubes so the AES DJH might be the best place for you to start, at least cost-wise.
Arthur