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Which components knocked you out on first listen?

I've been listening to stereos since 1973 and I am still waiting to be truly knocked out by the sound of a component. I have sat in showrooms across the country and have been pleased by what I have heard but never truly blown away.
The closest I came was when I listened to a Meitner str-55 amp and VTL preamp a few years ago, sourced by a Linn Ikemi and Revel loudspeakers. However, I also have been moved by a
Apple computer cd drive, circa 1994 through a Creek 4040 and RA Lab speakers, estimated cost about $1,200; maybe more so than the Linn,Revel 10K system. How about you?
cody
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albertporter
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Component that "Knocked Me Out" the first time was the tube radio in a 1953 Pontiac that hit me in the head when I was trying to swap the OZ3 regulator.

After I woke up it sounded great! Best of all, that evening I could listen with my girl at the Mansfield drive in during intermission when they had nothing great going on the screen.

You all remember that don't you?
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When I listened to my Jadis JA-500 monoblocks at a dealer's, I was astonished with their clarity, hsoundstage and three dimensionality. In an extensive evaluation session, the Jadis was compared with 6 or 7 other top notch amps. The differences were so hugely obvious that no other amp stayed for more than 10 minutes. I thought the Jadis amps knocked me down, and I ended up buying the pair and continue to live with them.

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biomimetic
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Nagra reel to reel.
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nrchy
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Seeing Alberts name up there reminded me of the time I was at his place and his big Soundlab speaker tipped over and fell on me. I was out for about fifteen minutes.
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Nrchy,

My conscience has been bothering me, it's time to fess up. Remember when you were here and you thought a pick pocket had taken your wallet?

Well, when you were out cold from the "big bang" speaker, I snagged your cash to help pay for system upgrades.

Knowing what a music lover you are, I assumed it would be OK. You'll forgive me won't you?
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