An audio component you just can't let go


What is a component you just can't seem to let go or sell even after you've already upgraded and not really using it anymore. What makes this component so special?

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Rotel 991AE CD player. Rotel statement piece with famous Black Gate caps galore. It is as great today as it was the day i bought it by reproducing redbook format with both detail and warmth. 

Harman Kardon 730 receiver I bought it new in 1978 It was my first real system with great sound with the Large (Orig) Advent speakers

Teac V770 Cassette player Came around early mid 80’s. Just forgot about it. Just like Magnavox CDP 650 CD Player. Oh....well I got the Infiniti 5 series Funny how when I started writing I hadnt thought about how much old stuff hanging around.

My JBL L96’s. Bought in college in 1985. Used daily till 2023. Just replaced them with GR Research but the JBLs are hooked up in the workshop. I just can’t let them go. 

This Year purchased Raven Audio Reflection Tube Amp to go with their Corvus Speakers purchased 5 years ago...At 73 years old this will be my keeper sound equipment for rest of my hearing days.. This amp with their speakers are giving me a sound stage of music I have listened to for years and nothing has allowed me to hear what comes out of these tracks of music like this equipment ever..I have tinnitus and still total amazement what the Raven Audio Equipment is producing through these tube Amps...I am one happy customer after owning Raven Audio Osprey for 5 yrs ...