An audio component you just can't let go

I’ll never part with my Linn LP12. I have changed many components over the year. 6 dac in 2 years. The LP12 is there since 2013 and will never leave. 

My Brooks Berdan custom modified SME IV tonearm. Both fortunately and unfortunately, he fitted it with the thinnest silver Cardas wiring, shot closed foam in the armtube for elimination of resonance and epoxied both ends of the tonearm and RCA box so it may die one day.

Also, I don’t anticipate upgrading my speakers unless I become wealthy (Von Schweikert VR9....to an Ultra 9 or 7).

Also, I don’t anticipate upgrading my amps, Westminster Labs REI or CD transport Jays Audio CDt3 Mk3.

Everything else is open to change without any date or really desire at this time. Dumped most of the tweaks as unnecessary with high end equipment.

Aesthetix Rhea Eclipse. The best upgrade I have ever purchased. Keeps getting better, purchased in 2015

My lifetime “keeper” is a New York Audiolabs Moscode 600 hybrid power amp, circa 1982. It is said to be the first hybrid tube/mosfet power amp ever. It outputs 300 wpc into 8 ohms using 7 tubes in the input section. It’s also tube rectified. And it still sounds fabulous!

Infinity 7 Kappa’s I purchased new while stationed in Korea in 1992 they were half off/discontinued for $750.00. I use them in my living room with a Yamaha M70 amp I Purchased new while stationed in Germany in 1983.

The speakers are as beautiful as the day i bought them, actually better looking with the grills off due to the Miller Sound upgrades to the mids and subs. The sound is warm, perfect for a lounge area while just hanging out with family and friends.

The ZU ODS’s in my sound room are far superior in most any measurement but the Infinity’s put a smile on my face every time I power them up.