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Recommended Speaker for Triode Amp
Emerald Physics 4.7 or 4.8. It produces 90 dB SPL in my room on 1.5 Watts.Amplifier is Dennis Had's Inspire Fire Bottle SE, about 10 Watts per channel.Gentlemen and Ladies:  This is a shockingly good system! 
Mytek Brooklyn need Audiophilleo?
A 100VA external 12V power supply powers my Brooklyn. The difference with an external PS is shocking! The improvement is huge. You'll look back on the bare Brooklyn in disappointment.The Brooklyn with external PS is very satisfactory! 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
Only two things are required:Resolution. Everything that comes in goes out again. Unchanged.Linearity. Resolution is the same for the entire audio frequency range. The better cables maintain these characteristics with a variety of components. 
Manley NeoClassic 250 Monoblocks
Try 6CA7s in place of the EL34s. The amps are then more dynamic, more powerful and detailed in the bass, and cleaner and more extended in the upper frequencies, too. The same applies to Snappers. 
Kuzma Reference turntable
I originally had a SME V, then Graham 2.2, and now a Graham Phantom arm on my Stabi Reference. Each arm was a big improvement over its predecessor. The Phantom is a great match for the SR, having huge dynamics, and great control from low-bass to h... 
ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll
Please see my review of the LS16 mk. 2 vs. the LS25 mk. 2 at www.10audio.com. Even though the LS16 I reviewed is the later model, the review may help with your question.Happy listening,JerryS