Hello,

I cannot say what I think is "classic" as I have not heard enough contenders (a few). I can only say what is some of the "best" sounding gear to my ears:

~Rogers Ls3/5as
~Daybreak Model 22 loudspeakers
~Mark Levinson ML2 25 watt mono-blocks
~Acoustat 2+2 electrostats
~BEL 2002 amplifier
~Michell Gyro w/ Dynavector tonearm and Goldring Electro MC cart.
~Spendor BC1/SP1
~Audire Parlando class A amplifier
~Well-Tempered Arm
~Discovery Signature cables

Best,
Barry