Decisive moments your your audio journey


Have you had any truly decisive moments in your time in this hobby? 
 

I would have to point back to the first time I ever heard Magnepans, it was a “whoa what was that moment?” moment. That was in the 1980’s. It was the first time I ever truly heard reproduced music that got the midrange right, without it being squished 

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Late 70's,  I was still in high school, sharing a joint with my friend in his house, and he put on Baba O'Riley from 'Who's Next' LP.   The rest is history...😀

1969, heard 1st real system. Dynaco ST70, PAS 3 pre, AR3A speakers, AR TT.

Knew then where I was heading. Still on the journey. 

When I at first listened my friend’s McIntosh MC30 vintage monoblocks vs my own Plinius 8200 integrated on my Spendor 2/3 speakers 20 years ago.

I will never come back to transistors after that.

When I listened Chopin LP on my Nottingham Spacedeck in comparison to my friend’s Lenco L75.

Lenco killed Nottingham in term of Pace, Rhythm, and Timing! Lenco also was better in reproduction tone of the piano.

I will never go back to belt drive turntables after that!

Led Zeppelin on my 8 Track in my chevy Bel Air 1968. holy Crap! Oops that dates me.