The AKG K340 headphone..
The Sansui alpha 607i...
Not ultra high end but certainly high end...
The Tannoy dual gold concentric...near high end too ...
Your greatest high end audio purchase!!!
My audiophile journey has extended to over 40 of adventurous sonic delight. Over the coarse of my over 40 year journey as an audiophile, like so my others, I cycled through a multitude of speakers, amps, cables, etc,. Now that I’m an old guy, I’ve pretty much settled on my "End-Game" audio system for the long haul, primarily because I simply love the way it sounds, and also because, at this juncture, I no longer have the will, nor do I have the desire to continue the crazy (but fun) merry-go-round of audio components in and out like I did in years past (my spouse and my wallet thank me). When I look back on all the high-speed audio gear that I’ve owned down through the years, and after giving it much insightful thought, I’ve come to the conclusion that, after everything was said and done, my beloved Revel Salon 2 speakers were my overall most pleasurable and greatest purchase of all. What was yours?
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ghdprentice: The Nakamichi dragon was about as good as they got. The only thing it was missing was Dolby HX pro, they only went up to Dolby C.Now days one in descent condition is worth some $. No wonder you liked the Nakamichi sound! I had one but got rid of it after TDK stopped making the MA (metal bias) line of cassettes, those were the best. I should have kept it and sold it now for a nice profit! |
I had a Pioneer SX-1250, Denon DP-59L, and Denon DL-103 when I was in grad school over 40 years ago. Since then I've owned numerous receivers, integrated, preamps, power amps, turntables, cartridges, and speakers. Guess what's in my listening room now? Fully restored SX-1250, DP-59L, and a 103R in an Audio Musikraft lithium body. My only modern components are a pair of Maggie 1.7i speakers and a pair of REL subs. I'm happy. |
Been at this since the eighties. Best high end audio purchase is kind of spurious. The room. Bought our current property a few years back, and it's the first time I've ever had a fully dedicated space to listen. Inspired me so much that I upgraded the Focal Aria 948s To Sopra 3's, which sound wonderful in the space. I don't mind driving a 260k+ mile 21 year old Lexus Gx470 when I've got the room waiting for me at home to plant my ass in and listen. Priorities. |
My Mother wanted me to start enjoy music. It was the mid-80s and my parents purchased me a pioneer system for my dorm. It was separates and it included a 5-disc CD player and Infinity speakers. A good starter set that put me on my journey in search of the lost chord. So, I would say that the Pioneer System was my greatest future investment. |
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