I have Forte IIs also. Have you tried tube amps yet? My speakers really sing with tube amps. Conrad-Johnson amps were good, but suprisingly, an old Dynaco ST-70 was better. Perhaps some vintage Marantz amps would be just the ticket. Incidently, I used to use a Thorens TD-160 Super, but have found an Empire 208 (fitted with a Linn 'arm) to be more speed stable, and have less feedback, a clearer and more dynamic 'table. In some respects, not unlike many newer designs; high mass, high rigitity, minimal suspension. Cheers.
