An audio component you just can't let go

Aesthetix Rhea Eclipse. The best upgrade I have ever purchased. Keeps getting better, purchased in 2015

My lifetime “keeper” is a New York Audiolabs Moscode 600 hybrid power amp, circa 1982. It is said to be the first hybrid tube/mosfet power amp ever. It outputs 300 wpc into 8 ohms using 7 tubes in the input section. It’s also tube rectified. And it still sounds fabulous!

Infinity 7 Kappa’s I purchased new while stationed in Korea in 1992 they were half off/discontinued for $750.00. I use them in my living room with a Yamaha M70 amp I Purchased new while stationed in Germany in 1983.

The speakers are as beautiful as the day i bought them, actually better looking with the grills off due to the Miller Sound upgrades to the mids and subs. The sound is warm, perfect for a lounge area while just hanging out with family and friends.

The ZU ODS’s in my sound room are far superior in most any measurement but the Infinity’s put a smile on my face every time I power them up.

Koetsu Corralstone - maybe the best “musical” cartridge which is now unobtainable

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Oh yes, the ARC VT130.  I had this for a few years 1997-2000 or so if I recall.  This amp with the LS5 III and Magnepan 3.3 / 3.5 speakers was absolute magic.  Romantic is an understatement.  Hunted for a pair of VT150s for a few years with no success and then moved on to other amps.  But the VT130 was special.  I did have a couple events of tube failure which blew the ceramic power resistor with a loud bang and puff of smoke.  Waited overnight, soldered in a new resistor, replaced the tube, set the bias and I was back to smiling. I would love to hear one of these in my system today.