Jfrech
IME, its a no brainer between the Triplanar and the Talea. The Triplanar, great arm as it is( I have't sold mine nor do I intend to)is not in the same league as the Talea. Have recently mounted a Lyra Titan i on the Talea and the results are pretty amazing.
Thanks to your recommendation I tried the Full Music 12AX7 in the Nagra VPS. It was clearly superior than the stock EH tube. Unfortunately the tube was a dud with a rumbling thunder like background noise. Have reverted to the stock Nagra tube.
Ideally try and demo the Talea with your Skala...you will be smiling...