I can't compete with the heavy hitters, but my ears are very happy with the vintage system I have. 70s-era rack-mounted Marantz gear, in a matching cabinet. I've nicknamed the system 'Hal'...

Marantz 1180DC amp
Altec Lansing Model 14 speakers

Some pics (during my reno, just installed hardwood so kinda messy and no baseboards...)

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon