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What component to hang on to?

Hello all,

So - the search for a new truck and house infrastructure needs make me consider selling off my main listening system. Having said that, I remain a consummate audiophile who knows I’ll eventually rebuild my system. However, I;’m thinking I should hold onto ONE element in the chain to serve as a building block for my future system. Any advice on what component to hold on to would be appreciated. Or sell all of them?

Components:

Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers (sold)

Hegel 160 integrated

Oppo 105 BDP

VPI HW-19 MK4 turntable with SAMA with Benz Micro Ace SH cartridge and Sumiko FT-3 tonearm

Jolida JD9 Mk 2 phono with Mullard tubes

AZ Tsunami IC’s

Decware Styx cables
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yogiboy
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@trelja
So what’s wrong with warmth, richness and lushness?
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stereo5
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I would sell all of it and start your journey fresh when applicable.
fossda
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Your turntable and the opportunity to upgrade your other requirements.
mr_m
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+1 stereo5
trelja
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@yogiboy "So what’s wrong with warmth, richness and lushness?"

As I always say, that's why they make vanilla AND chocolate.

Along the lines of my beloved Jadis DA60, there's absolutely nothing wrong with warmth, richness, and lushness.  I'm a big fan, in fact.  However, there's a limit to that for me, and many components go too far in that direction.

Me personally, I'd think about such tables as Michell, Rega, Technics, or SME.  I've owned both a Scout and Classic turntable.  Audio friends I've known moved from their HW19 to both of them when each was introduced.  I heard the change, and they most definitely fell into the camp of upgrade.  With my VPIs, I just never could wring the sort of excitement out of them I hoped for.  So if anyone also shares those feelings, I'm here to say don't drive yourself crazy, maybe another table would best serve you.  But I'm certainly not against another VPI, and think a Scout, Classic, Prime, etc. warrants consideration if the OP prefers a presentation that steers towards that sound
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