Define a classic component

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matthewpianist

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Talking of Shure:
Feel free to ignore this one, as it's not a hi-fi component as such.
But more people have heard (and seen) it than any hi-fi product.
Shure SM58 microphone.
(Over several decades, only a small minority of bands will never have used one).

A true classic. As a musician I've seen and used lots of SM58s.
 
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matthewpianist

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I'd argue that the Audiolab 6000A and Cyrus 1 (original) should both be regarded as classics also. I think it's fairly easy to argue for the original Project Debut too, as the first product from a manufacturer who has come to take the competition to Rega.
 
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Gray

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You'll certainly have heard one being used
....if you've been to a live concert, watched 'Later With Jools', Glastonbury....
Nina Simone - I know you watched her...bet she was using one.
(Although, from what I saw, she did more talking than singing 🙄).

Even geezers in your pub...bands and the DJ are likely to be using them.

Just wish all our hi-fi had the durability and value that Matthew speaks of above.
 

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