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How many use Vintage Hi-Fi systems?

I was wondering, how many here use a Vintage Hi-Fi as their main stereo? Please give details as to your equipment. I use Citation 17 preamp, Citation 16A amplifier, Sony TC-755 reel to reel, Dual 1229 (with Grace 747 tonearm), Nakamichi OMS4 CD player Advent 201A cassette and Definitive Technologies BP10 speakers. I have many audiophile friends who trade up constantly. I bought a system that I enjoy and have kept it. Oh, and I still love it! Friends are floored by how musical it is. Your thoughts please.
Norman
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whipsaw
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I'm currently using an Accuphase E-303 integrated amp and T-103 tuner. Both are outstanding, and easily stand up to many newer and even contemporary models.
whipsaw
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Thanks Norman.

Luxman was also considered to by high-class from that period in Japan, and I have owned one of their very good receivers from the '70s. But this Accuphase integrated amp is outstanding!

I also had it serviced and re-capped, which does makes an important difference with 40+ year-old gear.

What's interesting is that the '70s was a period in which Japan was out to prove itself on a world stage, and not only with audio. Seiko had begun to do so with watches in the '60s, and of course the major Japanese car companies were also beginning their ascent in foreign markets.

Tony

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