belvedere2

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Earliest "MOST WANTED" gear
Pioneer Spec rack with AR-9s. Took me 30 yrs but I got em minus the AR-9s. I do have AR-90s instead. Now building a system around my dream speakers; Infinity RS-1. 
What was your first 'hi-end' system?
The one I have now. I call it vintage "Hi-End" Infinity RS-1s run by a Threshold S/300 and Pioneer Spec2. Just waiting for some nice VTLs to try on the top end. Even my CD player is "vintage" 10 year old Pioneer Elite DVD player. All sounds good t... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
My newest set of speakers. Infinity RS-1. Love my AR-90s but these are just spectacular. Just need some cash for VTLs. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Recently picked up a Threshold S/300 to drive the top end of my Infinities. Very nice amp I think I'll keep it. Once I get my VTLs, LOL, I'll use it for the bass towers. 
Advice on speakers for a vintage system
I use my Dynaco MK3s with AR-90s. I listen to alot of classical music and rock and roll. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
My Pioneer M-22. Drives the AR-90s very well. I think I would sell my Spec rack before it. Let's hope it never comes to choosing between them. 
Dyanco Mk III's speaker suggestions
Don't know if you're into vintage speaks but I run my Acoustic Research AR-90s with my MK3s. 
Question for Maggie 1.7 owners
Forward tilt. I actually put coasters under mine. Once you get them setup it's easy to hear the sweet spot versus non sweet spot. Just standing up out of my listening chair is noticeable. Then again they sound great in the next room too. I don't u... 
Who Can I send my dynakit ST-70 to for a rebuild?
Sal Brisindi