For Old Timers who experienced the "Golden Age" of Audio of the 60s and 70s.

These postings made me think, I've had a lot of equipment over my 62 years.  Some of the memorable setups:

While in college I snagged a Dynaco PAT-4 pre-amp, McIntosh MC225 amp, Dual 1219 turntable with a Shure V15 cartridge and a pair of Large Advent speakers

After college I snagged a Tandberg receiver, B&O turntable and cassette deck and a pair of Canton LE900 speakers.

In my mid-50's I snagged the NAD Masters Series electronics, laptop for streaming, pair of Totem Fire monitors and Velodyne sub.

I agree with what's been said (above), my current equipment IS much better than what's come before, going "digital" has been a real benefit to me, not a fan of pops and clicks.

One thing is for sure:  even given the blinding number of options it's easier to research equipment now than ever before.  The harder part is the live audition.

Oh,and remember the Allied Radio Catalogue?  Boy was it fun to peruse ,order and wait for the  RailWay Express train from Chicago to roll in with your latest find!! Ah the 50s and 60s.

How about the early to mid 60's Radio Shack catalogs? Macintosh, AR, Scott, Gerrard, etc., were all in their at one tine or another. Hard to believe you could buy Macintosh electronics, AR speakers, and a Gerrard 301 all from Radio Shack. Far cry from the Realistic Mach One's of the 1970's

A couple of great sites, at which most Radio Shack and Allied Radio catalogs can be found, going back to the first issue (1939 and 1929 respectively):

http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/

http://www.alliedcatalogs.com/

Enjoy! Regards,
-- Al