On Aug 10, 2:21*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
wrote:
> On Mon 10 Aug 2009 02:00:09p, notbob told us...
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> > On 2009-08-10, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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> >> didn't have room for it or I would have taken it.
>
> > I bet you sincerely regret it. *I still regret my selling a premier 60s
> > stereo system cuz I couldn't move it with me (sniff). *If it makes you
> feel
> > any better, the vacuum tubes that drive such awesome devices have reached
> > oil sheik prices. *The matched power tubes I used to get for $25 a pair
> now
> > cost $500 pair. *Time to move on. *:|
>
> > nb
>
> Yes, there are a couple of things I sincerely regret. *Another being a mid-
> 60s vintage McIntosh preamp and power amplifier coupled with a Thorens
> turntable and Ortophon cartridge. *And yes, I've seen the prices on those
> matched power tubes. :-(
>
> The biggest loss to be, though, was a Mason & Hamlin reproducing 7' grand
> piano that I had professionally refinished, and that I personally restored
> on the inside, including the complete reproducing mechanism. *I foolishly
> sold that for an incredibly small amount of money. *At the time I had no
> idea what it was worth. *I sure wish I had it today.
>
> But moving right along, I'm quite happy with my current stereo and piano. *
>
> --
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wayne Boatwright * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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> * I'm trying to eat better. *And, I do feel wise after drinking tea. *
> * * * *After eating vegetables, I just feel hungry. *Carrie Latet * * *

I miss my Austin Healey 3000, a 64 1/2 Ford Mustang and my 1951 Chevy
PU.