I can imagine that your parents' system had a very good sound, Alistair. Ferrograph I did not know, an impressive tape recorder. According to this description only 15 of them came to Germany.

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So you are very experienced with a lot of high end audio gear.
Yes, the sources have changed. If I don't listen to records, then mostly in everyday life the small Blusound node 2i with Tidal mqa stream, if the music is available, otherwise normal Tidal "hifi". I also appreciate the many worldwide Internet radio stations.

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