Beogram CDX without a doubt.
The CDX compliments the vintage Beomasters far better than any other (the CD50 runs it a close 2nd)
Things to look out for are dry solder joints, aging capacitors which may need replacing & broken left hand lid hinge (which is repairable by yours truly
) None of these problems are insurmountable.
Chris.
The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.