YOUR AUDIOPHILE JOURNEY WHEN DID IT START AND HOW DID YOU GET TO YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?

I was 15 when I purchased my first stereo system at the end of 1976. They were no-name brand components that I can’t recall. but the thrill of having my first system was immense. In 1980 while in college, I saved money from a part time Summer job and upgraded to my first decent system (Sansui receiver, Infinity speakers, Technics turntable with Ortofon cartridge). For the next several decades, it was a slow but steady upgrade of components (Sony, Denon, M&K, Acurus, Marantz, Rotel, Linn, Music Hall, Velodyne, Elac, Audiolab, McIntosh). 48 years after this all began, I feel that I finally achieved my "End Game" system. The only constant in this journey, is the importance and joy music has had in my life.

https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11787

Thanks @calvinj, I’m listening to it as I’m typing this. Also thanks for this post. It’s been fascinating to read about fellow audiophile’s musical journeys.