I came across a pair of Legacy Focus SE and a pair of Vandersteen 3A at very good condition and affordable prices. Each speaker weighs 185 lb and 90 lb, respectively, however. Very tempting but decide to pass them on just because of weight factor. I do not believe I need weighty gears to build a quality system. The heaviest single component gear I own now is 35 lb and I plan to stick with that limit so I could swap/reposition them as I want any time.
I've been selling heavier gear for lighter gear
I've been thinking about this again. Yesterday I wrapped my freshly sold 55lb ss amp in a buncha bubble wrap, double boxed w/styro sides, then took to mail store (rolled in on a dolly). Later in the day I returned to pick up my 2nd Carver Black Magic tube amp, which weighs all of about 20lbs. If I hadn't bought them was gonna buy van Alstine monos, which are also small & light.
Earlier this year sold 110lb speakers and bought kef blade 2 (80 lbs & easy to maneuver).
I've been moving the platform stands around a bit for mono placements, and having lightweight amps is soooo relaxing. How about here, how bout there, np.
Anyhoots, who else factors in the tonnage of the gear they buy? Any other 'lightweight' fans like me?