How many system makeovers to get to where u r now?

10 major/significant phases to my system since I was a teenager in the early 70's. My first stereo technically was a Magnavox stereo phonograph with ceramic cartridge back in the 60's when i was a kid.

First real component system in 1977. This consisted of Lafayette Criterion integrated amp and tuner, tt, and speakers that used the ESS Heil air motion transformer tweeters which I used to fry quite often.

The most consistent mainstay in my system has been Ohm Acoustics speakers. I acquired a pair of Ohm L's in 1978 and still run these (recently refurbished and custom upgraded). I currently own 3 separate pair of Ohms along with a pair of Dynaudios, a pair of Triangles, and a pair of Realistic minimus 7s.

I'd estimate 4-5 times as many actual component changes have occured along the way, but whose counting?

although i have owned a number of amps, preamps, cable products, cd players, turntables,arms and cartridges and cd players, i can say that my first stereo system, 42 years ago could have lasted 42 years, if not for repair problems. it was my favorite system, and to this day, i have not heard a stereo system that i prefer.

turn back the closk to 1966.

Hi Mr.T, I will be the first to ask...What did that system consist of? Also what made it so special and why not recreate it today?
Bob