Cardas Clear Speaker Cables?

@decooney - Thanks again for the advice. I really like the CJ Classic 120 with the EL34 amp. I'd set out for a warm and relaxing sound, but now realize our tastes evolve over time. In the future, when it's time to replace those Mullard EL34 tubes, I'll give the Ray's Tubes a go. 

@marco1 - You remember my quest?! Yes, I was looking for that older CJ warmish sound! I do enjoy it, but have come to understand some of the vitality of the music can get lost when you lose too much attack and incisiveness. Perhaps I am now looking for more of the modern CJ sound now? :-) 

I'm pretty sure the Classic 120 only takes EL34 tubes, but I'll do some research to confirm. Thank you for the suggestion. 

To @bluethinker one critical mention I noticed for you recently, fwiw.  Also ​​​supporting what ​@marco1 referred to you about re-issue KT77s. Its also discussed on the CJownersforum back in Nov 2019.  They get into the new company owners of CJ being in conservative "business mode" about only recommending the original re-issue Mullards" they reportedly designed the Classic 120 around, etc.  

The same thread and convo jumps into  "using other tubes" in the EL34 family very successfully in your amp. One mention about KT77s. If you truly want less of the warmth and more of the modern CJ sound now, here is the comment by one of the members over there about re-issue Genelex KT77s in your amp by (ajf75), quote:  "These tubes do give up a bit, but not all, of what makes EL34's so special (cozy warmth), but offer much better low end control, speed, and even a more extended/airy top end (but no high freq harshness IME).

Not to say the Ray tubes are not good, but they still may not give you enough of the modern sound you noted in your reply just above. It's possible the new GL KT77s might, and might be worth asking that member again on the CJ forum more directly. Try to acquire them from a known reseller with an established test & return policy guarantee if you try any other EL34 or KT77 tubes. I ran into a few bad tubes I had to return to a well-known reseller for refunds lately. I suspected poor packing and boxing as a culprit. 

I went from Cygnus speaker to clear beyond. It was a pretty huge jump

In realism and energy. Nothing at all wrong with Cygnus. They are great and very enjoyable. 

Audioquest cables are good on adding energy.

@jayctoy - Thank you. I'd be interested in your recommendations on Audioquest cables. Are there specific models that worked well in your system? And have you used any connected to a power conditioner?

I use the Puritan 156 which has worked really well for me. I had upgraded to the Puritan Ultimate cable but found it added sibilance to my system. I've thought about experimenting with another cable to go from the wall to the Puritan 156.