I'd second Angela, gotta be th nearest and they really seem to a) know their stuff and b) care!
It's worth persevering as the Emile is a blinder of an amp when on song - I heard one at Scalford a few years ago driving Zingali Overtures, it was utterly sublime.
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Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, when you do - you'll be a mile away. And have his shoes.
Wavy grooves go thru a RigB 540ML on an SL1500C. Digits stream from a cheapie CDP and a Sonos, into a Yamaha 803D driving Kralk Audio little 'uns. I used to have a Linn but I'm better now.