I've had mine for many years, in fact I just looked at the receipt and it says 8/27/98, and I got it for $331! I think the guy rang me up for a Prestige.
Back then while I was in college I paired it with an Anthem Integrated 1, the baby Sonic Frontiers company. I used it with speakers. Then I borrowed a Sonic Frontiers phono amp and that set the standard. Then I went to a Rega Brio integrated, and just listened to the music instead of worrying about equipment. The Brio powered B&W 302 speakers and I was loving it.
Now, I'm considering a PS Audio GCPH. I keep reading it's great, and great for the money, and the next step up is considerably more money.