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 I listen to CDs played on two identical 1999 Technics SL-PD8 changers that are connected to two identical Schiit MODI+ DACs via toslink cable, I will sometimes spin vinyl on my 1995 Technics SL-1500 direct drive turntable, but not very often. The heart and soul of my Mid-Fi system is the Marantz model 2238B stereo receiver that my father bought new in 1977.  The ADS bookshelf speakers are models L980 with L570/2 stacked on top, these loudspeakers were made in 1983.

I call myself The Occasional Audiophile because I occasionally perfectly triangulate myself in front of my speakers and listen to the music intently, but I mostly listen to my music in the background while I am multitasking... this is my mostly vintage Mid-Fi system.


 
Top line ADS speakers, such as these L980s used tighter tolerance drivers than the lower models... they offered high power handling and good protective circuitry plus a very flat response. ADS refined the mids and tweeters in the top line series for a smoother sound, those found in the 980 and 1590 offered exceptional smoothness in the tweeters and a lower resonant frequency for the mids, which were crossed over lower, thus relieving the woofers of some midrange duty. Top line ADS speakers also used cabinets that were constructed a little better than the excellent cabinets used on lower models.

The next upgrade I have planned for my system is an exterior FM radio antenna.
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Gear I no longer need or have space for.

ADS L780/2 bookshelf speakers, vintage.
Technics SA-460 silver face receiver, vintage floor model.
Klipsch RP-160M bookshelf speakers, as new in the box.
Technics SA-A X810 surround sound receiver, as new in the box.
Acoustic Audio PSW-10 Powered Subwoofer, new in the box.

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