Bought some `Vintage Gear`

On a whim and a hunch, I bought some old gear locally.

Marantz 500 Amp
Marantz 3300 preamp
JBL L200B Speakers

The gear is 46 years be old!!!

It sounds WAY better than I thought. I had a blast tonight. Played it for wife and kids (who think this hobby is rediculous) and they were super impressed.

Anyone every had a similar experience?

Maybe bc will get a reel to reel next

pawlowski613205-09-2019 2:27am

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lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,612 posts 05-09-2019 at 12:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete pawlowski6132, Nice looking system! I have experienced putting together a system from the early 1950s and I agree it sounded excellent. I wish I still had it but unfortunately, I sold it about six years ago. Enjoy the music ;-)
markpao Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 519 posts 05-09-2019 at 12:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You have some great vintage gear, enjoy it. And get that R2R (and TT), you'll have a blast.
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 05-09-2019 at 08:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And if you think it sounds good now, wait till you hear it with a 46 year old turntable! Its crazy how good we made stuff before we started believing our measurements more than our ears.
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