As you have moved on, are there any items you remember fondly...or most fondly?


As many on this site, I have had much in the way of the "high-end".  There are, fortunately, many good items I could list that are still in my head/heart....but the two that come to mind quickly are the Thiel CS-1.5 and the Conrad Johnson ART pre-amp.......If I go back to the beginnings the DQ-10 would be one of the most impactful to my audio/hi-fi experience/knowledge.   I don't really have the space right now, but when I do, I may put together a "retro" system for fun and nostalgia....you know, kind of like doing a '57 Chevy two door hardtop with a repaint, updated suspension/brakes and a 350 horse 327 with a Muncie 4-speed.....etc...  Although a 288 GTO and tickets to a live performance in Copenhagen would be O.K. too.



jusam
In my first system, in 1973, my favorite piece and still is to this day, the Marantz 2270 receiver.  I sold it to a friend to pursue a path for a much greater system.  I wish that I still had that receiver.  It was gem.

My all time greatest and most fond memories of past components was my stack of Accuphase components.  A T-100 tuner, C-200 preamp, and two of the P-300 power amps.  Active dividing network for large Infinity RS-2.5 speakers and a Micro Seiki DDX-1000 turntable with Micro Seiki MA-505 tonearm and Ortofon MC-20 cartridge going through a Luxman SUT.  For the age of just 25 that was one hell of a system.  Everyone wanted to party at my house.  But really, those Accuphase components were the "special" products for me.  I still remember that sound signature, very fondly. 
Am v surprised that no one has mentioned Quad 57s.
Maybe because everyone still has them.
I joyfully lived with mine for ten years. Only sold them to get bass, treble and dynamics. The cosmetic was also an issue. But their glorious midrange was addictive.
Thanks to all.  One post reminded me of my early Empire Turntable (598?)  Still a classic look. 
"Had to chuckle at the multiple mentions of Acoustat... You see, I still HAVE my 1+1s Medallions from new. Never have been able to hear anything to get me to let them go. LOL"

Thanks for rubbing it in! Glad you have the space. The Model 6 had to go when I moved into a 10x12 room :-)
Some years back I had an old set of Spendor Prelude speakers, modest box speaker two ways.  I drove them with a small Naim amplifier and they were very pleasant to listen to.  Smooth and soothing when playing easy music, but could boogie too.  I miss those Spendors.  They weren't expensive either, I think 700 dollars back then.