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


I've ha a stereo in one way or another since the 70's.

Right now I am listening to an Art Pepper LP I've had more than 20 years so I got thinking, what was my system like 20 years ago.

Here's the snapshot-

Magnepan MG2.6R speakers
Bryston .5b preamp
Bryston 4b amp.
Rega Planar 3 with Linn K9 cartridge
CAL Icon CDP
Onkyo T9090mkII tuner.

I think I had Naim speaker cable and Audioquest IC's.

The only thing I still have from back in the day is my Zerostat (red) and Shure balance beam tracking force guage.

What were you listening through in 1993?
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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.
P.S. Audio 6.0 preamp

B&K M200 Sonata monos

Thorens TD 160

Sanyo RD 5370 cassette deck

Sansui TU D99x tuner

Paradigm Studio 100 speakers
1993 system? I might miss some but as I recall:

Versa Dynamics table with Benz Micro cartridge

Marantz 10B tuner

Counterpoint SA9 phono

Counterpoint SA11 preamp

Counterpoint SA4 OTL amps

Sound-Lab A1 Speakers
... come to think of it, same with the Krell cd players. Cost 2X more than my current PS Audio PWD MKII w/bridge. (-: