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What audio components are heirloom quality?

I am trying to think 20 years ahead but have a sincere desire to put an audio system together with the intention of one day passing it on to my child. What do you consider to be heirloom quality? What is the audio version of the 67 Shelby GT500 that will help keep the next generation engaged in the hobby and nostalgic? Speakers?Amps? What would you want to pass on to your child 20 years from now?
schw06
tubegroover
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"My parents never had high end gear, but they left me with a love of music. Music was always in the house. Piano, records, and singing. I still thank them for that."

Amen to that Rok2id, me too.
french_fries
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IMO a well preserved LP (ex. Blue Note, Columbia 6-eye, Mercury, etc.) of a great recording is a work of art- the cover design, the notes on the back, etc.
it's so satisfying to look at and read the cover information while getting into tbe
tracks. And don't forget the fold-out albums either, and ones that came with booklets, catalogs, "zippers"...
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mapman
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What is considered an "heirloom" is a very personal thing. Not sure how to answer this usefully. Each family will have its own considerations regarding heirlooms.
czarivey
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NO equipment will withstand the march of technology and social change
My 1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb still sounds darn great (many of you must know that that model IS substantially better than today's) and so is my 1977 Strat. The choices of musicians are still in that era. I'm sure sure that there something ALWAYS will be
taters
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You want an Heirloom buy a Ferrari GTO or 1913 nickel. Audio equipment Isn't an heirloom.
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