Modern "Vintage" Sounding Preamps

If you don't mind my asking, why the 20 year cutoff date?

I have an ARC SP11 mk2 (1987) that sounds lovely and will likely keep sounding so for decades to come. Prior to that was an SP3-A1 from 1975 that many will agree still sounds wonderful and can be easily refreshed with new caps and tubes.

My point, is why buy a new preamp/design when you're looking for older sound?

That'd be like buying a modern car then retrofitting it with a hand crankstarter and narrow wheels for a 'vintage experience'. :)

Don't write off vintage equipment...

Happy listening.

@rodman99999 The OP has come here asking for opinions. Yes, of course it's up to his tastes however, my questions were meant to have him consider what his motivations are, not to question that he is motivated to search for something.

With regards to the SP11 not being 'vintage', 35 years is a pretty good stretch of time. What do you consider vintage? What do others consider vintage? My understanding is 20 years or greater when it comes to stereo gear but I'll happily recalibrate if that's not the accepted norm.

Happy listening...