Looks like we've hit a streak of these... I just picked up mine a few weeks ago. (Beautiful 1966 model, with the Garrard Model 50-- and by the way, if someone's got some handy tips on how to remove the platter, and clean and lube that turntable, I'd appreciate hearing them!)
I also got lucky and found a set of the petite WS-1 surround speakers to use with it-- I'm expecting to have them delivered any day now.
To be honest, once the PS caps are brought up to date, I think the unit actually has decent bass, considering the relative size of the speakers. That said, I **do** have to admit to being curious if it would be possible to connect a powered sub between the amp and the main set of speakers...
Oh-- and if you're having the PS of the amp re-capped (which I'd recommend), be sure to have your tech De-Oxit all of the pots, and have them install a fuse. For whatever reason, the stock unit does NOT have one (and I can't figure out just what the designer was thinking when **that** decision was made...) Also, take care in removing the amp from the console, as the shelf that the amp sits on has a panel stapled in place under the unit that I was too chicken to examine too closely. but if I had to guess, might very well be asbestos.
Finally, if your experience with this model is like mine, you won't want to leave **anything** on the top of the unit above the location of the amp. Above the turntable is fine, but if you cover the area above the amp, the wooden console casing retains excess heat like crazy. Uncovered, that surface will probably just be warm to the touch. Covered, none of that heat dissipates, and the top gets noticeably hot to the touch. I wouldn't want to leave any records that I cared about perched up there...
Most of all, enjoy this little beauty. I was lucky enough to snap mine up just ahead of two other guys who were severely disappointed to find out that it had already been sold-- fortunately, the owner saw how much I wanted it, and turned down their offers. I think the Allegro mini-console is truly a little-known gem, and if I have my way, mine will be singing in my office for a long, long time.
- Kevin