Stuff I Would Never Sell

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited June 2011
    quadzilla wrote: »
    This one: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92001&highlight=empire

    It's a 298 with a modded Rega 250 and Shelter 501.

    As Dan Quayle said, "It's a terrible thing to lose one's mind" :-P
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1206497&postcount=4
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2011
    I can't think of any audio equipment I have which would be a no-sell item. I guess the hardest thing to part with would be my pair of 1.2's. I hardly ever use them anymore but much like a classic hot rod they are a lot of fun when I do.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2011
    My Son is holding some very old LP's for me..first cuts..
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited June 2011
    Sansui AU-717 Integrated amplifier that I bought new in 1979. I still use it for my 2 channel system. Its a duel monoblock system,and you can seperate the power and pre amp sections with a switch on the back (so you can hook up a seperate power or preamp to it if you want) Weight is aprox 40 lbs and its Dead Quiet even now.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2011
    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    I was close to owning my first set of Dahlquist speakers (DQM-9) about a year ago. The owner had them sitting in the garage for years. I asked him to hook them I so I can see that they work before I got there. The guy calls me as I'm on the way to his house and says "You shouldn't have asked me to hook them up. I listened to them and I've decided to keep them."

    I've been keeping my eye open for either the DQM-9 or DQ-10's. My only concern is how hard it is to get a hold of proper replacement parts.

    The DQM-9 has absolutely nothing to do with the DQ-10....other than that they are both loudspeakers.

    The DQ-10's are both a sentimental fave, as they were my first venture into hifi. I'd also say that while flawed, you'd still be hard pressed to find a more musical speaker.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited June 2011
    TroyD wrote: »
    The DQM-9 has absolutely nothing to do with the DQ-10....other than that they are both loudspeakers.

    The DQ-10's are both a sentimental fave, as they were my first venture into hifi. I'd also say that while flawed, you'd still be hard pressed to find a more musical speaker.

    BDT

    Read what you quoted. I didn't say anything like that. :rolleyes:
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited June 2011
    Polk Monitor 10As
    Spendor BC1s (both pairs)
    Spendor SP1/2s (Russman will always have 1st dibs)
    Cary Audio SLP-88 tube pre
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited June 2011
    I'll never say never... as much as I Love my stuff, I'll sell everything for my woman,if there wasn't any other option. :)

    Carver Mono Blocks
    Adcom pre-Amp 750
    infinity Kappa 9's
    Polk 1.2's
    Denon DVD 2900
    Oppo 95 blu-ray player
    DLP 60" HD TV
    MIT Shotgun IC's and SC's
    PlayBoy Mags (Oops)
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2011
    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    Read what you quoted. I didn't say anything like that. :rolleyes:

    Ok, so tell me all about Dahlquist, then.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2011
    dunno if this qualifies,,Belles 20a Pre.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2011
    TroyD wrote: »
    The DQ-10's are both a sentimental fave, as they were my first venture into hifi. I'd also say that while flawed, you'd still be hard pressed to find a more musical speaker.

    BDT

    Oops, I forgot about the DQ-10's in my upstairs "screening room". Those would also be the last on my list if I had to sell stuff. They are always a pleasure to listen to! Ugly as sin without the covers on them but they are not going anywhere.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • victor. askew
    victor. askew Posts: 50
    edited June 2011
    I can not think of anything that I would sell that is in the current line up. I have been very careful about the gear selection that makes up this system that took a few years of try this and try that to settle on whats here. Im very happy with it and see no reason to sell any of it. Ever.!!!:rolleyes:
    Amps- Nakamichi PA 7 & PA 5.
    P Amp- Classie Audio. Nakamichi CA 5
    Tape- Tandberg 3014A.
    Tape- Nakamichi 600.
    CD Calif Audio Tercet 3.
    CD-Rotel 1078.
    Spkrs- Polk Audio RTI 150 Towers.
    Spkrs- ADS L1290 Towers.
    Spkrs- Yamaha- NS 670,NS 500m,NS 200m, NS 200ma
    NS 200ma hybrids.
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  • JPSmario
    JPSmario Posts: 142
    edited June 2011
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Most of my vinyl.

    None of my vinyl will go. I will probably hang on to the B&W 602's; they're my first 'real' speaker and they always sound good. I haven't used my Dynaco PAT4 or Stereo 120 for a decade or 2 and I've moved 3 times, but they always seem to be in the closet somewhere. probably because I built them...
    Dual 1229/Grado Gold/Rotel RCD1070/RC995/RB980BX/Pioneer 7100/Denon DRM710/Monster HTS3600MKII/PolkAudio SDA2B/TL's
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2011
    I'd have to go with my Carver 4.0 amp that i recently had rebuilt

    Add In The LSi9 I recently has the crossovers redone on.
    Love those pieces of gear, not to mention I would lose my shorts finaciay if I sold them compared to what I put in

    Other than that anything is sellable if there something I want.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2011
    I have a number of Albums I will not part with, several were gifts from CP and are on the treasure for ever list.

    RT1
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  • 20hz
    20hz Posts: 636
    edited July 2011
    [QUOTE
    Love those pieces of gear, not to mention I would lose my shorts finaciay if I sold them compared to what I put in

    [/QUOTE]

    just like my polk ls50's I bought them new $600 now they are not worth much and shipping is crazy $$ .
    So it would be a big lose and I would kick myself because they sound soooo
    good .
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2011
    I don't think I could ever part with my Carvers Amazing Silvers. That and the Thiels I got for cheap. Both very different speakers but both are great and bring me a lot of joy to listen to.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited July 2011
    As I've learned in the past couple of years basically every piece of gear is replaceable or upgradeable to something better/different. That being said I could never let go of the solid oak stereo cabinet my grandfather built. And it would be tough to replace the Celestion Si speaker stands.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2011
    My Wife and Kids!!! The rest is just something to do till you die...
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2011
    DaveMuell wrote: »
    I've given this some consideration now. If replacement cost is not a factor, I can let almost anything go and get something else that I would enjoy. Don't get me wrong, I would be very, very disapointed to give up my CRS+'s, my A/D/S L9e's, my LS-90s, or any of my NAD gear, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't get too attached to any material goods.

    Oh, and, the HSU and SVS subs would be hard to let go too, but they are probably the easiest pieces to replace.

    Still, a great thought-provoking thread.

    Well, two years later and the ADS are still here (sort of). The LS-90s are gone, the CRS+'s are gone (I have a new set). The subs are still here.

    I have added to my NAD gear and have some ADS 710's on the way.

    I guess eventually we move almost everything to try something new. More often than not, I end up getting the good stuff again - LS-90s (a couple times) and CRS+'s come to mind.

    Ironically, the first receiver I ever bought was an H/K 495i. A couple months ago, I traded it in at the new audio place here in DFW. The guy sold shortly thereafter and took it back in on trade this last weekend. I picked it up this morning and I will be keeping it this time as I have the original box and paperwork to go with it.
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