Older brother soldered up an H/K integrated (tubes, guys!), a Sony R2R, and what appeared to look like Ar2s'..
His taste in music? Mitch Miller, Christy Minstrels, Herb Alpert....and a PP&M that I tried to wear out.
First real system? Marantz 2270, AR tt with a Shure cart, and a pair of 901B's.
All over the board afterwards....worse now, but opinions will vary as usual.
Agree with one comment:
"Once again, there's not a stereo made that can play this loud enough."
...after all these years.... ;)