I am using Nirvana SL-1 speaker and interconnect cables with a similar system. CJ 11A with EI KT-90 tubes, Audible Illusion Mod 3A, Genesis V speakers. I have found the Nirvana to be extremely coherent with excellent rendition of the musics timbre. Additionally, they have excellent noise reduction capabilty providing a quiet noise free background. High end extension is very good, to mprove on it requires top end Nordost, which is to forward for my taste. Kimber KCAG is a good alternative as is Discovery cables. I found the Cardas too warm for my system.