Stuff That At The Present, You'd NEVER Sell?

George Grand
George Grand Posts: 12,258
edited December 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Sentimental value? Price to performance? $teal ratio? Historic piece?

I would never sell:

The Carver Amazing Platinums - Because they're too amazing.
AR-9 - Historic/$teal/PtP
The AR Receiver - Historic/Sentimental
The AR Integrated Amp - Historic/Sentimental
KLH Model 6 - Sentimental/$teal/Historic/PtP
KLH Model 18 Tuner - Historic/PtP
NAD 7130 Rcvr - Sentimental (in Tiff's bedroom with my old Model 6's)
Roy Allison Labs Mini-Reference - (Too tough to find another pair)
Advent 201 Cassette Deck - Sentimental/Historic
Tandberg TCD-310 Cassette Deck - Love it too much
Apt "Holman" Pre - $teal/Historic/PtP
AR-302 - Historic/$teal/PtP
Onkyo M-5090 - I love this power amp. Tough to find another.
Original Dynaco "Quadaptor" - Historic/PtP

That's it for now I think. I might have a pair of AR-5 on the way, and if I do, they ain't leaving once they get here.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2007
    McIntosh MC-7270-$teal, more power than I'll ever need
    Tannoy S8-My first "high-fi" speakers
    Goertz AG2 Cable-Too pretty to let go. :D

    If I ever come across a pair of Tannoy D700's or D900's, they're never leaving.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2007
    Cambridge Audio 840C
    AZ Adagios
    Odyssey Stratos Extreme Monoblocks
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    My Parasound HCA-3500...rare, mint, and is a solid unit...she stays!
    Parasound HCA-2205a...Mint less than 100hrs...not even "broke in"...I basically stole this amp...she`s a keeper
    My Cary Gear...especially my SLP98L F1 DC Pre Amp....best Pre going IMO (even when I get the SLP-05 someday)
    Cary SL-80 F1 DC Signature Integrated....not many of them ever made (especially in green)
    My XM reciever...signed by Mathew Polk Himself...(priceless)
    My Adona Rack
    My LSi 9`s...I have two pair , and I will always keep at least one pair
    My LSi 7`s....great price on these , mint (rear surround duty)
    My SVS PC-Ultra

    My brand new (maybe 100 hrs in rear HT duty) RT38i`s in Cherry...hard t find, especially in this minty condition, and they really sound good

    RT2000i`s in Cherry (of course)....my first "real" Polks


    My PS Audio Plus power cable...I got it from a true freind...it stays...forever !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2007
    Belles 350a reference. Best amp under $10,000 (IMO, of course). I don't think anyone else in the forum has given it a try. You should.

    RTi8's and CSI5 for the HT. Perfect for my needs.


    I don't have a closet like George....

    Edit: Beardog's closet is also nice.....
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  • whitetruk
    whitetruk Posts: 308
    edited December 2007
    carver silver 9t`s monoblocks,in my casket with me
    sure am happy with my old pioneer elite laser disc player also
    I thought it was fairly amusing also. The Polk Ogre doesn't always get 'it'
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2007
    Carver Research Lightstar Direct Preamp - Historic piece/Price to performance
    Carver Research Lightstar Reference Amplifier - Historic piece/Price to performance
    Dynco ST-70 Amplifier - Historic piece/Price to performance
    Eastern Electric MiniMax Tube Output CDP - Price to performance/Sentimental
    Bluenote Bellavista Turntable - Best I've ever heard
    Polk Audio SDA 2B - Sentimental
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2007
    I have no problems moving anything. At some point, all the stuff starts to own
    you. The only thing that's a keeper around here is the wife.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    All my gear in my signature has a sentimental value to me because it is all basically my first dip into audio/video stuff. I've spent my hard earned money while in while since I was 18(now 22) to build the collection I have in my signature, including the LCD tv. None of it was gifts either, so it all has a special value to me, and therefore I just don't see myself selling it. When I move into my own house I plan on having a dedicated A/V room and that's where it's all going.

    If I had to make a small list of hardest stuff to part with:

    Samsung 40" LCD 1080p(took me 5 months to pay it off)
    Adcom GFA-545II($teal)
    Adcom GFA-535II($teal)
    Outlaw M200
    Jolida 502B w/ subwoofer preout($teal and nightmare getting it shipped here)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2007
    I would never sell my dogs.
    3.gif....

    or my kidneys.......
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited December 2007
    EICO HF-81
    Quad ESL-57s
    Altec Valencias
    Yamaha CA-610II
    Polk Audio Monitor 7As
    Pioneer RT-909
    Bob Brines designed folded, mass-loaded TQWTs equipped with Radio Shack 40-1354 fullrange drivers
    Allison Ones
    AR-3s
    EICO AF-4

    my Yamaha receiver collection (CR-220 through CR-2020, inclusive; a CR-1000, an R-1000, and a CR-240, too)
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I would never sell my dogs.
    3.gif....

    or my kidneys.......

    What if you had to sell a kidney to save a dog? or vice versa? :D
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited December 2007
    My Carver M-1.0t amp and DTL-200 CD player because Bob worked on both of them and they are signed. Actually, the amp has my name on the front of it too so that would be a hard one to pawn off! (well, maybe not...but)

    And, my SRS II's that I have personally gone thru the fun of refinishing the tops and bottoms, crossovers, etc. There may be other things but I can't come up with them off the top.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    What if you had to sell a kidney to save a dog? or vice versa? :D

    I'd figure something else out!
    1.gif
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2007
    The only things that I can really, really say that I would have a real hard time parting with would be;

    Spectral DMC 10G preamp -Sentimental value/Historic piece plus the friggin thing still outperforms many, many high end preamps to this day.

    SME Series V Tonearm -Sentimental value/Historic piece

    Maybe, just maybe the,

    Polk Audio SDA/SRS 1.2 TLs -Sentimental value/Historic piece, reminds me of my first SDA/SRS I purchased in the mid 80s.

    The Tri Vista 300 hybrid/integrated I just acquired is not leaving anytime soon either.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2007
    I'd never part with my Jim Nabors albums :eek: :confused: :rolleyes: :p
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited December 2007
    most of us have a spare kidney, if push comes to shove.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2007
    George have you heard my new business? I think I'm going to "Visit" you first, just like your stuff dud.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2007
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    most of us have a spare kidney, if push comes to shove.

    Well.....how much could I get?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2007
    mhardy6647 wrote:
    most of us have a spare kidney, if push comes to shove.

    Not me....I just have one.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2007
    shack wrote: »
    Not me....I just have one.

    Sell you one.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    would like to add my new Cary V12R to the list...
    I will keep her `till the wheels fall off...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Sell you one.

    Thanks for the offer. I'll just grab one from my sister if/when the time comes. Realisticly I'm hoping medical technolgy will figure out a mechanical one that works better that the current dialysis available now. Best case scenario...I die of old age with the one I have working perfectly. We'll see.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2007
    Back to the question

    Large Advents
    Benjamin Miracord/Elac turntable
    Pioneer SX-3700 Receiver
    Pioneer CT-650 Cassette Recorder

    Nothing is worth much...except to me.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2007
    DizzyJoe has a new business where he gets hit in the stomach with a bat?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    wha, wha, what..?!!

    I hope it pays well...!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2007
    George Grand wrote: »
    DizzyJoe has a new business where he gets hit in the stomach with a bat?



    That may be better then being shot. :cool:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    uuuh, just a little..!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    Nope.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2007
    Nope ?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    Everything has a price and I won't be on this planet forever.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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