Well - I've tried every combination with my rig. Blending vintage gear, recent gear, different size speakers, with an external amp, without an amp using the receiver for an amplifier.
I think I've found the winning combination for the space I spend the most time. Are you ready for this? It's my 1975 Pioneer receiver and my Paradigm Studio 40s - a hybrid between a bookshelf and a tower speaker. All I can say is what a terrific system.
For the last week I've been carrying a lot of stress with work. Tonight I dismantled parts of my set up and wired the speakers directly to the receiver and oh man - it sounds wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
I was not expecting this to be the winning combination. How could a receiver made in the 70s possibly compare to much newer and modern technology?
There's something cool about vintage gear that the new stuff can't match. And all I can say is I've fallen in love with my system all over again. A real joy to listen.
We'll see how long my infatuation with this set up lasts.
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