This thread is dedicated to components that cost over one million Yen when new and have the following minimum weight requirements:
Over 40 kgs for sources
Over 25 kgs for amplifiers
Over 70 kgs for speakers
Ideally costing about £150 now.
Trouble is, with many of the models in the Million Yen Heavyweight club, you could wait a lifetime and still not see one for c£150. For me personally, I am happy to invest a lot more than £150 if the example I'm buying is about £1000 below current market rates and has a good chance of appreciating over time, as all I'm doing is converting my liquid assets (cash) into non-liquid (hi-fi equipment).
You can find the historical exchange rates here: http://fxtop.com/en/historical-exchange-rates.php?
Anyway, onto the equipment. Starting with...
Over 40 kgs for sources
Over 25 kgs for amplifiers
Over 70 kgs for speakers
Ideally costing about £150 now.
Trouble is, with many of the models in the Million Yen Heavyweight club, you could wait a lifetime and still not see one for c£150. For me personally, I am happy to invest a lot more than £150 if the example I'm buying is about £1000 below current market rates and has a good chance of appreciating over time, as all I'm doing is converting my liquid assets (cash) into non-liquid (hi-fi equipment).
You can find the historical exchange rates here: http://fxtop.com/en/historical-exchange-rates.php?
Anyway, onto the equipment. Starting with...