It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?

I read Drubin's comment that "somehow the music's never sounded as good to me as it did back then".

Yes, Dan in virtually all ways that has been very true for me also, until quite recently. The main reason that made me finally recognize it through the years is how very important the room came into play that made that system so enjoyable. It NEVER sounded the same after we moved into our new home in a room I thought would be perfect but wasn't regardless of what I tried and so began the chase to capture what was lost including finally relocating the listening room. I could literally listen for hours on end back then.

Dahlquist DQ-20i speakers, Bryston BP 10/20 (not sure which) preamp, Bryston 3B power amp, Luxman PD-441 turntable with a Magnepan tonearm, Denon DCD-2700 CDP, and a Kenwood L-01T FM tuner. Missed the Luxman and Kenwood enough that I snagged both again in the past couple years. Miss the DQ-20i's, too, but you can't keep everything, right?

Thanks to the OP for an interesting trip down memory lane!

Perhaps nostalgia is the ultimate system upgrade.

Unfortunately, it only upgrades the systems we no longer hear.

Early 90's: Eminent Technology LFT-6 planar magnetic speakers, Audio Research SP-14, an early Well Tempered Classic tt with square motor and aluminum-arm, Audio Research D-160 amp, AQ Lapis and Diamond Interconnects, and AQ Clear-Plus speaker cable. I have fond memories of this system!

Not in my case, current system is much much superior ... No Contest!

I just realized my Krell FPB600 bought new back in late 90's is 2X more expensive than current amp not accounting for inflation ... same with the MIT ICs and SCs. I guess I have different priorities back then, earning less and spending more.

IMO, the Krell is still competitive in current market but NOT the MIT cables.