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If your were to assemble a vintage system ?

Let’s say you were going to put together a vintage system and your source was primarily vinyl. Your price limit is $1500. What would it be? 
Make it as musical as possible. Super detail or thunderous bass isn’t going to be very high on the list. My first thought would be a 70’s Marantz receiver (50ish wpc is more than adequate) an 80’s AR table, and any iteration of a Vandersteen 2C that didn’t bust the budget. 

Could easily also swap in a Pioneer SX750 instead of a Marantz. 
Cartridge? Not sure- might actually go with something modern/current. AT or Nagaoka 

what would you put together? 
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When I started college (1971) my parents offered to buy me a new (to me) car. Had a '64 VW that was good enough for me so, I inquired about a 'new' stereo system. Reluctantly agreed....
McIntosh MAC1700 (who needs AM?)    $600
JBL L-100s    $550
Pioneer PL-A25 w/ Shure M91E?  Pretty sure both were less than $350 together. Of course these were 1971 prices but came in under $1500. For nostalgic purposes, I still have this system today. Put way more into them since. Lived in an old house (by Phoenix standards) built in the 20's or 30's. Wooden floor, 12" thick adobe walls and a 12' ceiling. It would really rock that place.
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