Yes it is a fine piece of "art" such an R2R. By reels you mean the Akai alu 10" reels that went along with the player. But I also have Scotch and BASF 10" alu-reels, that I have purchased locally from R2R entusiasts. Here is a picture of my former Akai, the GX630...my new one is a GX646
Woof woof Big Dog, I have a the Threshold Stasis 3/NS 10 combo and the the later Threshold S/200, which are fine amps by any standard. I also have a Devialet, that with other speakers like KEF 107 or Vienna Acoustics Strauss excelled, over the Thresholds. I have also be down the rabbithole of...
I use a Devialet Expert 200 (2x200 watt in 6 ohms) for a pair of Summit X, that go to 0,7 ohm at 20 khz. No sweat. I think the amount of power needed at 20khz in normal music does not pose a problem....at all. In the ideal world the Devialet(or any amp for that matter) should be able to deliver...
Have a look at Devialet Expert Pro series. This is basically a power DAC with an in-built streamer. Excellent reviews across the globe. Fits your budget and no fuzz.