I'm constantly delighted with the sound of my system, and quite proud of it's low cost compared to .......
I have nearly all restored vintage, as my virtual systems show:
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Other types of Investments do come into play:
Lucky with inheritances and gifts; asking and applying advice from members here or elsewhere; researching; 45 years experience; mr. fix it tools and skills; loving a 'great deal', i.e. working to recognize, find, pounce on a great deal for me or a friend; just dumb luck.
I believe you ought to like something each time you look at it, whether in use or just there.
I'm most proud of my Turntable with 3 Tonearms. Not only do I love using/hearing it, I marvel at the fact that I put it together for a total of $5,500.
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JVC TT81 Quartz Direct Drive Spinner; JVC seven layer Plinth (with dust cover!); 12.5" tonearm (new, from Russia); Acos Lustre GST-801 Tonearm; Mission 774LC; Fidelity Research FRT-4 SUT; 3 Cartridges: MC,MM, Mono; Two New Phono Cables.
Restored/Maintained Vintage Equipment in my office and garage/shop systems are also a source of joy and great memories of each piece acquired.Â