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Which Classic Componets Would You Collect?

I asked this question in a different way in another thread and didn't get any responses. Because I'm a collector of many things, enjoy the hunt for new treasures, and have recently caught the audiophile bug, (I've purchased three tube components from Space-tech, the Sony SCD-777ES CD transport, Totem Wind speakers, Magnum Dynalab MD-90, Linn Sondek LP-12 and some other equipment) I would like to know what would you purchase for audio component(s) that either are already classics or that you believe will become classics and very collectable over the next ten to twenty years?

In this list, I would assume the Linn Sondek LP-12 would be considered a classic and because of this I'm also assuming that it's value as a piece will not diminish much over time. Maybe the Sony SCD-1 will fit in here, because I think that it was the first class A SACD player and may still be the best out there. I would be curious to see your choices.
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kgveteran
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I collect B&K ST-140's.I use three as a six channel and have a spare incase one dies.I love these things.
tombowlus
416 posts
 
Well, I was pleased to see that I already own a couple of the products on the Stereophile list:

The Advent Loudspeaker
Thiel CS3.6
Adcom GFA-555(II) - I own two of these

It is also worth mentioning (again) that ebay has some pretty good deals on some of these collectible products. I picked up my Advents off ebay in good condition for a song, as well as a pair of AR-2AX's (which I would also consider collectible, but the Stereophile list mentioned the AR3, which arguably made a bigger impact).

I would also add that some of the Marantz receivers from the early '70's were and are some pretty impressive units for the money. I about keeled over when I asked my uncle over Christmas where his quadrophonic Marantz receiver was and he told me he threw it away! Well, needless to say, I told him that when he wants to throw out his Advents and KLH speakers, to let me know!

Tom.
kgveteran
377 posts
 
Hey Tom,I got two 555mkII's too.They power my subs(two Adire Tumults)What a deal for 400.00 used!
panny
99 posts
 
If I had the $$ and room I would collect Apogee Speakers.
tombowlus
416 posts
 
KGveteran:

I agree. You can quote many amps that sound better than the GFA-555II, but how many of them are of a comparable price and comparable power? Not many at all. And they are built like tanks, too.

Later, Tom.
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