I would get a pair of Spendor S -100 or Sp-100s instead of the s8e. The SUT won't be ss, they are not an active device; I use Bob's Devices, it is very good with my Denon 304 and 103. See discussion of it in recent Stereophile and at 10 AUDIO on line. The VPI is a good table, I am a current VPI dealer and use to sell the MK4. I am a solid state user but have been tempted to try Quicksilver, looks very well built and reasonable in price for its level of performance.
