My best system is my current one with Maggie 3.6R, ARC SP-14 phono stage, ARC LS 16 MKII linestage, Linn LP-12 Valhalla/Akito/Blue Point Special record playing system, Sony SACD, and Rotel/Genesis/Theta CD combo. However, I really miss the system I had in the late 70's with my Yamaha YPD-71 turntable with Sonus Blue Gold Label cartridge, Luxman R1050 receiver, and Audioanalyst M6 speakers. The YPD-71 was a 31 pound turntable that really did sound good despite being direct drive. The Sonus cartridge had a wonderfully transparent midrange to die for. The Luxman R1050 was a gorgeous box that had wonderful ergonomics and a decent phono section and adequate power. The Audioanalyst M6 was a little-known 2 cubic foot box that had true 30hz response and a rare for the time crossover that made an attempt at phase coherence. It was an imaging champ and intensely musical. I still think of the magic that system delivered so effortlessly.
