I did end up with a set of KT150s. And, I traded the Musical Surroundings and went with the Manley Chinook phono preamp.
This is a truly magical combination. The sound is full, rich, even FR, and it all really works well together. I've never heard my system sound so good... and not sure I've heard any system sound better. The KT150s are great, with the best of EL34, plus the power they lack. I moved the EL34s and KT120s in and out to try options. But, since I got the KT 150s, I've stuck with them and have no desire to roll any more.
For the KT150s to fit with the cage, my buddy made a set of aluminum "stands". They have a pin on the bottom, a hole on the top, and are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch tall. I put a rubber o-ring top and bottom to keep it from scratching, and it works perfectly!