An audio component you just can't let go


What is a component you just can't seem to let go or sell even after you've already upgraded and not really using it anymore. What makes this component so special?

scar972

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@yesiam_a_pirate +1

Oh yes, the ARC VT130.  I had this for a few years 1997-2000 or so if I recall.  This amp with the LS5 III and Magnepan 3.3 / 3.5 speakers was absolute magic.  Romantic is an understatement.  Hunted for a pair of VT150s for a few years with no success and then moved on to other amps.  But the VT130 was special.  I did have a couple events of tube failure which blew the ceramic power resistor with a loud bang and puff of smoke.  Waited overnight, soldered in a new resistor, replaced the tube, set the bias and I was back to smiling. I would love to hear one of these in my system today.