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Where did you sink the most cash into?
The only surprise I have in the responses is that for a few, cabling has been the single biggest expense. In my system, I've probably put less but close to 10% for wire but my results are a bit skewed because I've built some of the power cords I u... 
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
The Rectilinear speakers have been mentioned a few times in this thread. I relative has had a pair now for 40 plus years. First time I heard them, after helping lugging them into an apartment, I was blown away- they were that good . Heard them aga... 
From everything I read
Much like obsolete cameras for which film is no longer available, an FM tuner, in a post FM world, would be nothing more than a static display piece. I suspect that initially, the value could plummet but in a 100 years, it may be worth some real m... 
Your "eureka" analog moment
Mensch- you and many others put together good systems through the PX. Dual 1219 and Shure V15 type 2 was a helluva combination back in the dayi recall thumbing through a PX catalog in the 70's 
Magnum Dynalab MD102T or MD801 tuner?
I was confused at first- there was never an MD-101 tuner but there was an FT-101, so I presume you have a FT-101. Skip the MD102, and if you want internet radio, get the 801 
Best Jazz pianist
To me there's no single best. These days I would probably put on Bill,Evans, but by next week, I could have another firs choice. Enjoy the music!  
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!
Likewise- to all my audio brothers and sisters! Enjoy your families, listen to good music, and be thankful for what you have! And all that goes whether or not you celebrate Christmas!  
How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
cabling is essentialI have never been able to get sound out of my speakers without speaker wire 
Santa Came Early!
Good deal! Enjoy the music!  
How Long Has It Been Since You Listened To Live Music?
Few weeks ago 
Ok, a bit early- what's on your audio wish list for 2016?
So here's my "official" list for 20161- Hi-resolution audio/dedicated laptop2- Linn Radikal drive3- Linn Kandid cartridge4- Tons of music1 & 4 are likely; 2 & 3 are long shots and I'm still really on the fence over the Radikal. I won't get... 
I'm considering used Vandersteen Quatro
BTW- John at Audio Connection is a very good guy to deal with-  
I'm considering used Vandersteen Quatro
Recently heard the Vandersteen Quatro CT's. Liked 'em. Very much 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
Enjoying some well earned down time today, so I decided to revisit one of the most vivid threads on audiogon in the last several years. Still a hoot- and now, 3 years later, wondering one thing- does the OP have the 53's?  
Ok, a bit early- what's on your audio wish list for 2016?
I guess I'm fortunate- I do have a dedicated listening room which the rest of my family erroneously believes is a living room