Started my system in the about 1980 buying a Threshold 500 amp with my first loan. To power Acoustate 2+2... but unable to afford the speakers. Upgraded and learned audio over five decades to current system. I have love seat in listening position so one of my dogs can listen with me. She loves classical and jazz.
That is one incredible system. I’m a big audio research fan. Have been for years. Just could never afford their tube gear. Only could afford used from a friend I trust. Audio Research 100.2 solid state amp. LS 16 preamp. Cd3 player. Thiel 2.3 speakers. VPI SCOUT JR. TT.