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Shuguang Treasure tubes....
Jriggy, I have the Ayon Spirit 2 and yesterday received the BT KT88s, put them in and immediately noticed more detail, resolution and authority than what was present with the Gold Lion Reissues which I enjoyed. From my vantage point after you go t... 
ARC VSi60 vs Ayon Spirit II/III
I just swapped in a quad of Black Treasure KT88s into my Spirit 2 (prior Gold Lion Reissues) - 1st impressions, the Treasures are a musical step up , more detail and resolution to my ears 
help with a tubed integrated or pre / amp combo
Rogue Cronus Magnum 90wpc with its KT90s 
Upgrading from Rega Apollo
If you are interested in entertaining separate DAC & transport might consider Blue Circle 509 DAC (or 507) and Stello (made by April Music) CDT100 transport 
Goldlion KT77 vs KT90's
Jimborjrib ,- all in the for what it is worth context - I have a Cronus Magnum with the KT90s. I haven't tried the KT77s in this amp or EL34s for that matter,had another amp that accepted EL34s and although I prefer a somewhat warmer sound the EL3... 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Will add the Gabriel Gold Reflection ICs I just purchased - to my ears, natural, un-exaggerated, detailed, sound 
Power Tubes for Rogue Cronus Magnum?
might try tubemonger.com for extenders suggest talking with Mark at Rogue directly re the KT 120s 
Best integrated amp tube or hybrid up to $7000?
Ayon Spirit 2 - musically engaging , no over-emphasis . easy to bias and holds it well 
Speakers under $3-4,000?
Tyler Acoustics 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
think I'll add Blue Circle BC6000 power conditioner - added more "umph" w/o any downside 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Blue Circle DAC 509 musically enjoyable; no range over-emphasis 
JM Reynaud Twin Signatures vs. Bliss/Silver
why not give Bob Neil at Amherest Audio a call - imports them and is easy to talk with 
Plinius 9200 and The new Nola Contender
why not contact Nola and see if they can give you any insights if the Plinius is a fit 
Rogue Audio Cronus 12AU7-12AX7 tubes choices
I have the Cronus Magnum version which allows for KT 90s - the amp came Sylvanis in both the 12ax and au positions, switched the 12ax to Tungsol 5751s and the 12 aus to RFTs which to me sound similar to some RCAs I have. These added a little more ... 
Integrated or speakers
what do you have now?