Have recently been running a Luxman SQ-N10 integrated with uses two pairs of EL84 tubes. Based on my experience with both the SQ-N10 & my SLI-80 I would recommend two things for an SLI/SLA-30. For an immediate improvement give the Soviet (pre-Russian) 6N14P tubes a try. There are several sellers on eBay. For long-term improvement, have it recapped with new Clarity caps. I just had my SLI-80 totally recapped (17 caps in total), using the Clarity caps on the power tubes, increasing the capacitance of the main power supply filter caps by 50% and adding 10uf by-pass caps on them. Makes a great improvement in the sound. Also installed HEXFREDs in power supply which are fast recovery diodes. If you don't have a tech who can do the work I'll put you in touch with the fellow I use. Also, Cary will do the work. Try it. You'll like the results.
Edit: Will add the caveat that the Clarity caps take about 100hr to start sounding their best. But........... well worth the wait.
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