Has anyone truly compared Vintage vs. Modern?


Hi all, 

I'm super curious with all the love for vintage gear, has anyone squared off say a vintage Mac, Luxman, Accuphase against their modern counterparts?  Heck i'm intrigued if anyone has tried a Pioneer SX-1250 or a Marantz 2285 vs a modern integrated, for example.  Just looking for real world feedback.  

Thanks, 

EW

mtbiker29

Showing 1 response by phd

Yes, some of the older gear looks impressive but the electronics have seen a better day. I would not install any of them in a system where critical listening is paramount. The exception would be the Threshold products that were ahead of their time and built to last a lifetime.