The T8 Can be played with Viva Solista Integ, or Viva Verona Mono Amps Single Ended for a best result, they're 845 Tube Amp so beating the T8 up with effortless; The Sony CD Player can lose your mid-range, if you stil have the T8, check with Bill GTT (bpgtt) He has a nice pair Viva Verona Mono Amps, save your ears :)