Stage 73 - satellite speakers + suitcase amp = ?

[John Brevik]

Hi, gang,

I've come into a 1973 stage 73. I like the symmetry. Anyway.

This seems to be one of those made for satellite speakers, with the suitcase namerail. I am very pleased, as I love the tone of the suitcase preamp and only parted with my suitcase for issues of portability and preservation of a pretty nice example. Also with the piano came a suitcase bottom, with amp (and pedal) but without speakers. I have not tested the setup yet, having promptly left the country after making the acquisition, but I believe the preamp and amp work, and I'm impatient! Here's my idea: If I can load or find a 2x12 cabinet with 16-ohm speakers, it should be straightforward to drive them with the suitcase amp, thus preserving my beloved stereo tremolo, no? Does this seem like a GOOD idea? Suggestions for drivers would be welcome!

Bonus Question: If I can accomplish the above, and find a general-purpose preamp circuit that takes a +- 15V power supply, any reason I couldn't/shouldn't build a "combo preamp" pedal out of this to use this amp/speaker combination as my amplifier of choice?

Thanks in advance, as always, for your collective wisdom

John