Do you have any gear that was outright given to you?

No, but I've given gear away.  :) 

yes, from members here. Half my gear are gifts.

Yes! A DB Systems preamp, an Audionics CC2 amp, a Denon CD player.

Also a Pioneer SX receiver my father found in a neighbor's trash. It was in excellent working condition!

The Pioneer receiver was sitting on top of the trash can when my father saw it. He brought it home and asked if I wanted it.