My first “real” system that really clicked circa 1980: Audio research D350 b, SP6 b with Czech tubes, Linn Sondek and Grace Ruby. Speakers Dahlquist DQ 10. The system is long gone but certainly had some so I heft. 23 years age my son pulled the needle out of stylus and I never was able to replace it. Many systems since. Was a dealer for Merlin, Blue Circle, Cardas and other audio companies back in the day. Thanks, Pricelessobject