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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
mglik
911 posts
 
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.
jusam OP
125 posts
 
Thanks to all.  One post reminded me of my early Empire Turntable (598?)  Still a classic look. 
middlemass
923 posts
 
"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 :-)
troidelover1499
253 posts
 
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.
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