HeathKit aa-15 integrated amp. Yes, I built it at 13 years old on the kitchen table. It did not initially work. I sent it back with a check to cover their set repair charge plus return shipping. It was stunningly good. I was king!
Turntable was Dual 1229 with Shure V 15 baby! I took it to school, slotted it into the band room stereo which ran a high end SS Marantz and the HeathKit crushed it! Just rolled! I was quite surprised….and happy. That started my journey.