The only component of my system that I plan on keeping until one of us dies is my Velodyne SPL 1000 sub (1st generation). I bought it new in 2000 and have used it in 2 channel and HT applications to great success. Unfortunately, my resto-mod 1978 Philips AF-877 turntable is the weak link in my humble system. I loath thinking that I want to replace it, soon. I really don't have the disposable income for a really great replacement.
"Happy To Be Stuck With You!!!"
I don’t know about you, but I can no longer afford to buy, sell, and replace different components in my audio system on a whim the way I used to. Money’s too tight. Those days are over. And it’s such a pain to go through all that selling, buying and moving stuff, etc. For quite some time, I’ve made audio purchases with every intension on keeping the item for the long haul. I’ve just had to choose wisely. Case in point: I’ve used the same speaker cables for over 15 years and still counting. Why of course, I’m not actually stuck with anything, but there is one component in my audio system that I feel confident I’ll be sticking with for the foreseeable future, and that component is my beloved Revel Salon 2 speakers. I’m sure that others have had the same experience with certain components in their system that they’ve had for years, and years with no intension on replacing. Not stuck with, but happily sticking with!!! Happy listening.