I have been a hi-fi enthusiast for 36 years.
I change my system around fairly regularly and could justifiably be called a box swapper.
I have always chased audio nirvana and I have owned many turntables, CD players and tuners. I have had valve, transistor and class D amps and most types of speakers, including panels, horns and electrostatics.
I am not a great believer in expensive cables.
My biggest regret is not keeping a list of what I have owned.
My favourite items include Kuzma turntables, Opus 21 CD player, Magnum Dynalab tuners, SJS preamps, Border Patrol and Transcription Audio valve amps and a Horning Agathons.
My current kit includes a Croft-modified Lector 0.5T CD player with active Nytech CA252/CXA252 amps and ARC 102 Speakers.
I enjoy attending the Wigwam show, but missed out this year due to the snow. I may end up exhibiting next year.
After numerous poor experiences, my only advice is to try and sell any unwanted gear without using eBay or PayPal.