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?

128x128scar972

HH Scott LK72 (I’m listening to it now)  Restorec in 2016

Job 225 by Goldmund had since 2016

Van Alstine Transcendence 8 preamp.  
 

 

HH Scott LK72 (I’m listening to it now)  Restorec in 2016

Job 225 by Goldmund had since 2016

Van Alstine Transcendence 8 preamp.  
 

 

I like to joke that when I die someone has to bury my Quad ESL-63 electrostatic speakers with me because there is absolutely no way I am going to be parted from them.  Fate was kind to me because she put a stray copy of Opera News in my doctor’s office where I happened to see it and then read an article which insisted that Quads were the perfect speaker for opera lovers.  I am an obsessed opera lover and I also love classical music of all kinds. Quads are renowned for their beautiful mid-range.  They do wonderful things for the human voice, for violin, piano, guitar and so much more.  I imported them in 1985, had them completely refurbished in 2017 or 2018 and then in 2023 I snapped up a just refurbished pair of the US Monitor version of Quads.  I  feel like the luckiest person that I will never need to agonize over what my next speakers might be.  I already have the perfect speakers for me and perfectly suited to the kind of music I like.

Technics SL1301 DD changer turntable will play 6 stacked lps. I have all of the original accessories. 6 record changer spindle. 45 spindle. Bought it for $100 Aa a garage sale. sale in 95 in the original box.

My trusty Aragon 8008 BB Amplifier

with a bunch of upgrades,

Also my Sony CDP 707esd CD player.