tmcclintock

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Personal speaker evolution
(60s-70s) Utahs w/horn-loaded tweeters, ~$150(80s) Acoustat 2+2s, $2250(90s) Sonus Faber Minuettos, $1500(90s-10s) Sonus Faber Electa Amators, $4800(now) Wilson Benesch Curves, $7000 (Minuettos in 2nd system) 
Personal amp evolution
(60s) Minerva receiver(70s) Marantz 2245(70s) Mac 1900(80s) Acoustat TNT 120/TNP pre(80s) Acoustat TNT 200/TNP pre(90s) Classe 70/30 pre(90s) Classe CA200/CP60 pre added 2nd Classe CA200 biamped(00s) Rowland Concentra I (simplifying)(now) Rowland ... 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
Was an expat living in Rep of Ireland in the early 90s and had my 115v, 60Hz system in storage.In IrelandRoksan CD playerNAD tunerClasse 6 preampClasse 200 ampSonus Faber Electa AmatorsSiltec ICs, Transparent speaker cablesStored in USRotel CD pla... 
Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D
Michaelkingdom, another data point for you. I’ve always been curious but leery of tube stuff, so have always had SS. It’s been a steady climb over several years to decent gear. Some changes brought immediate grins, some took a little time to inter... 
Your First System
Fun thread. My first "real" component system ~1970:Minerva receiver - couldn't afford the big namesAR turntable with Signet cartridge - still haveSoundesign 8 track player/recorder - yeah babyUtah speakers - honking big mothers with horn tweeters