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"Giant Killer" The things legends are made of.

There is no way that I will ever be able to be cutting edge in this hobby. But there are some "timeless" pieces of gear that will stand the test of time for years to come.
What are the giant slayers that you have had. Help me please separate the myth from legends.
Like good music, is there any gear that will live forever?
brownsanandy
drewfidelity
178 posts
 
Giant Killers:

Speakers: Vandersteen 2 Series, Spica TC-50, Magnepan 1.6

Digital: Rotel 855, NorthStar DAC and Transport, Benchmark DAC

Analog: AR ES-1, Rega Planar 3, Sumiko Blue Point

Amplifiers: B&K ST-140, Quicksilver Monoblocks, Forte 4

Preamplifiers: Audible Illusions Modulus, B&K Sonata MC-101, MFA Magus

I think that these components have become more popular as time has gone on. That, in my opinion, is the true mark of a legend.

Regards,
Drew
mejames
986 posts
 
placette remote volume control
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Vandersteen 2 slain by Magnepan 1.6; Magnepan 1.6 slain by Eminent Technology LFT-8. $1,500.00; Eminent Technology LFT-8 slain by "stacked" LFT-8's. Used, both pairs approx. $800@
No speakers left to kill.
3ox
29 posts
 
LFT-8's slain in midrange by 50 year old Quad 57's. Now where are we? (smile)

Kevin
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
3ox, with utmost respect, I haven't heard any 50 year old component (including the quads) that can hold a candle to today's designs. Amazing sound for what they were when built - yes. Besting technologically advanced components of today - no. I believe they are an excellent choice for nostalgia listening, but suffer in terms of absolute quality of sound reproduction that is possible today.
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