CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?

I run mine balanced as well and for that reason focus mostly on the 3 & 6 sockets. I have gone through many NOS as well as new Pavanes. My favorite is the CBS Hytron 5692. Rich yet still liner and balanced. Haven’t heard the Popes but have read good things.

Have you heard this DAC with the upgrade package? Wondering if it is worth the cash.

Still wondering about the upgrade, but no real thoughts have been posted about it yet. 

joey, I just discovered that there is a separate post about this. However, as of today, no one has heard it.

I have been hearing good things about 6f8gs. What are some good ones?

Anyone else play with the tube combos?  

So far the only 2 on this thread with 05 tube combos is me and @shredder