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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?
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albertporter
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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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Albert after that stunning display of honesty how could I do anything but forgive you. Actually I would like to reward you for your honesty, and will be sending you my credit card to with as you please.
55dok
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Speakers: Magnepan tympani 1Ds, stacked Quads, Dayton Wright XG-8's (leaf tweeter version), Apogee divas, Hill Plasmatronics

Electronics: Early Threshold and Krell class A amps

Turntable: Linn Sondek with dynavector 505 arm and dynavector ruby cartridge

ICs&PCs: Still looking but so far K-works makes very nice cables

Speaker Cable: Apex Signature (no longer looking)
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gliderguider
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My special edition Audion Silver Night PX25 with all the silver in it. I got goosebumps the first time I heard it and they haven't gone down yet.

The Fab Audio Model 1 speakers - perfectly consonant with my tastes in sound.

Kimber Select 3038 speaker cables. They have an "OK, I'm done" sort of sound...
mstic2000
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I purchased a 1962 Sherwood S-7700 using the 4 7868 output tubes. I hooked it up to my Electro Voice 12-TRX's that were in bass reflex cabs at the time. I will never forget the <25hz bass that was produced with vinyl. My wife said, "My God!"
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