What's your best audio "find"

Auricle Audio "Encore!" Kapton ICs. Best find for me because they are so affordable, with lengthy trial period, and better sound (IMO) than much more expensive cables. Plus, Joe was excellent at replying to my needs and great to work with.

http://auricleaudiodesign.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

i can't top bromgard, but i've made a few decent garage sale/craigslist scores, most notably:
carver the receiver 2000 w/remote: $15
pioneer elite dv-59av: $30
80s hk integrated, tuner, turntable and cdp: $10
adcom gfp535ii and matching tuner: $20

i'm still looking for that $50 macintosh gear....

i can't top bromgard, but i've made a few decent garage sale/craigslist scores, most notably:
carver the receiver 2000 w/remote: $15
pioneer elite dv-59av: $30
80s hk integrated, tuner, turntable and cdp: $20
adcom gfp545ii and matching tuner: $20

i'm still looking for that $50 macintosh gear....

In the early 1990's I purchased a pair of large vintage Tannoy speakers at a tag sale, for $20. I sold them shortly afterwards for $1500, which was about what they were worth at the time. Their main value was in the drivers, not the primitively designed cabinets, which undoubtedly compromised the sound that the drivers were capable of.

Regards,
-- Al

A mint pair of Marantz Model 9s with original boxes, manual and performance cards for $2500.