I have an Epoch V line level that started off with a similar configuration to the one you have bought (minus the phono stage) before Glenn breathed on it for me (a significant upgrade). My understanding is that two of the 6SL7s are for the line level outputs and three are for the phono stage. Could you change the tubes around in your new Epoch?
Last edited by Tweedle-Dee; 20-11-2015 at 22:12.
Source 1: Lenco GL75, Kuzma Reference; Source 2: Geoff Bull-modified TDA1541A S2 Marantz CD94/CD85; Source 3: Leak Troughline 3; Source 4: Nakamichi DR1. Preamplifier: Croft Epoch; Phono stage: Rotel Michi, AI SUT; Power amps: Leak TL12 plus/ Leak ST60 both Classique Sounds rebuildss; Integrated solid state amplification: Primare I30; Speakers: Sonab OA4/ B&W DM3/ ESL57.