I am a great fan of the 8L6. I had one for many years using it as an integrated with an 834p phono stage. I then added the 864 pre-amp and used the power amp section of the 8L6.
It also worked very well with my Hovland.
IMHO this is a very versatile amp with the most amazing aftersales backup.
Lumley Heliosphere Audiomods 5
Voyd Valdi AN Arm 1 V2 and Denon MC
Audiomeca Talisman Highly Modded
Audiomeca Kreatura &,SW1X DAC1
Hovland HP200 MC
Hovland Radia
Ming Da 805 monos
Magnum Dynalab Etude, RWA Cassabria + LCD 3
Wilson Benesch Actors
Cables by Cardas, Hovland G3 and Yter