Easy question, it was an old Fisher console full of Mullard valves. Like a lot of people, I had followed the path of technology to compact discs and lightweight, black plastic amplification. I'll never forget the day that I dragged that tired old Fisher home, warmed it up, and started an LP. It actually gave me goose bumps to hear the music, real music, like I hadn't heard in 35 years. Since that day I have spent nearly every free hour in the pursuit of valve audio nirvana. I've learned a lot and made some progress to that end, but I'm sure the "dream" will keep me busy for the remainder.