Andre, doing a bit of research it seems it's the preamp section of the CD208 that's controlling the M1's. There must also be a phono module included given the Mitchell deck was connected. There's a separate remote control 'slab'. Apparently the 208 was £1,490 back in 1990 (without the phono module)!

Patrick, thanks. I'm going to have to pop back to Beryl's plug it all in and have a proper listen. I know you mean though. I've 3 pairs already and amps and tt's to go with them all!!

Thanks again guys.