When I coupled a pair of Lowther PM7's to an old Decca 'Sterogram' (early stereo record player). The Decca had an 8 valve amp, fully overhauled by Phil Taylor. Ok, with the amplifier under the turntable it ran horribly hot, but to my ears, and a surprising number of people who heard it, it was really something. Decca and Lowthers are long gone, but it started me on an interesting road.