How many use Vintage Hi-Fi systems?

Not as old as some but still "rather vintage"...  Jeff Korneff SE 6550 power amp, Melos MA222 preamp, Sonic Frontiers SFP-1 Signature phono & Cinemag SUT, driving Lowther Fidelio speakers. I've owned them for years so can't say how they compare to newer products. In full disclosure, the front end is fairly new. I'm using a custom turntable (built it a couple years ago), Pole Star tonearm & a Denon DL-S1 cartridge. Also the Lowther drivers were just replaced (DX3's) due to age. Together they provide a nice balanced sound with a huge detailed stage. When the source allows it, musicians are in the room. There are some vintage pieces I wish I still owned. Most notably a Yamaha B1 amplifier & a Luxman C2 preamplifier. Sold both of them 20 plus years ago.  

I wonder if one of the reasons older gear can really shine today is due to the vast improvements in cables & interconnects. Those allow there true performance to come through. Thoughts?

Norman,
I respect your opinion. In my case, I haven't changed cables to adjust treble or bass, but to add additional 3D realism & space between the instruments. They do that too.  

Well there is another "kick me" moment. In the 70's (before I got into tubes) I could have picked up a sweet pair of Marantz mono blocks for $400 at a local stereo shop. I didn't. Fifteen years later when I got into tubes, they were way over my budget. Looks like they're even higher now :-(...