This thread obviously strikes a nostalgic chord with everyone. it's a chance to travel back in time to a younger more innocent time. For me, it was Natural Sound in Framingham, MA. Went there with a buddy in 1974 or so, (stoned of course), and listened to stacked Quad speakers, with Mark Levinson pre and amp, and some turntable I can't remember, but nice. I think in those days, the system was $30K! It literally blew me away. Whatever we listened to sounded like the band was playing right in front of us. It was incredible. I have been chasing that sound (or how I remember it) since I started buying equipment. Alas, the only things that I could afford were a Harman/Kardan receiver, a Phillips Turntable (with the very cool LED lights) and ElectroVoice Speakers. Started upgrading in college and never stopped! But still haven't gotten that sound, although my current system is excellent.
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
I figure a lot of us here started hearing music through stand-up furniture stereos and/or composite units (mine was a Craig tt, receiver, 8-track). Then, one day I saw and listened to my cousin’s Pioneer Spec amps (with equalizer and oscilloscope) supporting a Beogram 4004. He also had a Teac R2-D2, but it was the 4004 that had the ever-lasting magnetic effect. What piece of equipment got you?