Hey Zekeman, thanks for the vote of confidence...my ears dont deceive me...any input on a good match for this 881 receiver regarding vintage speaker choices that may be found for low cost in garages sales, etc because they are too big and out of style? I want to get the most out of the receiver, and the marantz speakers sound good, but i suspect this sound can be improved with additional speakers. the receiver permits three pairs to be hooked up!