How did your sound system evolve?


How did your sound system evolve?
Here is how my sound system evolved over the past 40 years on a 'beer budget' and with a few missteps and a few side way purchases: http://arcamadeus.simplesite.com/305336804
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1970 - Dual TT 1219 w/Shure V15 type II, Sansui Au555 integrated, Pioneer 63DX speakers, Teac 4010S reel.

1982 - Sonograph TT w/MMT Arm & Talisman S Cartridge, NAD 3150 integrated, Pyramid Met 7s w/Aparture Sub.

1985 - Replaced NAD with B&K ST140 amp & Pro10 pre.

1987 - Replaced speaker system with used Vandersteen Model IIs.

1992 - Added Carver CD player with tube output stage.

1995 - Replaced Vandersteens with Sound Dyamics 3Ti speakers.

2010 - After 25 years sold the B&K amp and Pre. Sold the 3Tis. Bought a Vincent 226MKII integrated, Paradigm Studio Ref 20s, Rotel 975 CD player.
Started checking into computer audio.

2011 - Bought PS audio Digital Link III w/M2tech Hiface USB/SPDIF converter burned CDs to MAC Mini as AIFF files.

2012 - Replaced Rotel with Arcam DVD137, Replaced Studio 20s with Esoteric MG 10s, loaded Pure Music onto computer.

2013 - Replaced Vincent with used BEL 1001 Mk 5 amp and Jolida Fusion pre. Replaced PS audio DAC with Bryston BDA-1 and Hiface with Audiophilleo II w/ pure power. Moved system to dedicated room. Playing with acoustic treatments since, making own panels and bass traps. System truly pleases me and I don't anticipate changes in near future.

Have owned the Sonograph TT since 1982, currently w/ Bluepoint No. 2.

Thanks for this opportunity.