I dream of one day having THE system where nothing needs replacing, but I suspect that really IS a dream. That said, I own a SMcAudio VRE-1 preamp that I consider the finest piece of equipment in my rig, and certainly the preamp I will likely keep for the rest of my days. I've some gear that I have owned longer (a Naim Nait II still sees some use but I am neither wed to it or motivated to sell it, which is not the same as wanting to keep it forever). The VRE-1 though, is just special and I long to feel the same way about other components in my rig.
The one piece of gear you will never sell
So much gear comes and goes, but do you have any keepers for life?
For me, I'll never part with my Zerostat, LP12, and MR78 tuner. I think.
For me, I'll never part with my Zerostat, LP12, and MR78 tuner. I think.