An audio component you just can't let go

“What makes this component so special?”

Any component regardless of price or brand that allows you to connect with music is worth keeping around. A component must possess Musicality and the Synergy with rest of your audio gear. If a specific audio component cannot convey music with its natural emotions, then it simply gotta go, IMHO.

@scar972

I hear you and I would do the same. I still regret selling my Shindo Monbrison preamp from Ken Shindo era. Four years later, I am still searching for mint condition Monbrison preamp. Speaking of stainless steel chassis, THÖRESS comes to mind. I am so tempted to pick up their phono enhancer.