Will stay up all night thinking of the answer to this one. |
I can probably find adequate 35-45 amplification, but speaker design has come so far, that nothing 35-45 years old is going to keep up with something modern that is good.
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What are the systems again? |
It should all be in my profile I hope. |
Any 35-45 yr old audio component is very likely need some work, e.g. capacitors, foam surrounds, etc. etc. etc. This is a false dichotomy in my opinion. |
Great food for thought! For me, definitely older electronics mated to newer speakers. Not even a close call. In fact, I would venture to say that newer speakers would would be a much more complimentary pairing than the reverse. Today’s speakers would, IMO, bring out the wonderful qualities that many still long for when reminiscing about the GOLDEN age of Audio, particularly when paired with time tested designs from the great audio electronics companies of the distant pass. Too many to mention here. Also, realize some are still in business today, American, Japanese and European. |
A pair of brand new Harbeth 40.2s driven by a pair of refurbished Marantz Model Nine's would do it for me.
Frank |
No 35-45 year old components or speakers unless totally redone by someone who knows what they are doing please in which case they are essentially like new.
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In terms of sound and resale which system would you choose 1 to 5 year
old electronics and 35 to 45 year old speakers or vise versa? Been able to think of little else all day now until suddenly it came to me: In terms of sound I choose the one that sounds the best. In terms of resale I choose the one I can flip for the most profit. What did I win? |
What do you need?
So far looks like move the 2 pair of the 4350's and go newer.
Any suggestions? |
I like Rogers LS35as, DQ10s, Klipsch La Scallas
Dynaco ST-35s/70s
Had em. Wish I still did. |
Optimize sound AND resale?
WTF?
If it sounds good don't sell it.
OR regret it.
If you want to get most of your money back, don't buy in the first place.
Then you'll have 100% of it.
If you don't spend it, all you got is a pot of gold.
You would feel better philanthropizing. |
WTF, calm down, it's supposed to be a llittle fun.PUT YOUR MASK BACK ON. |
Right. Can we all just get along?
Everyone knows old Klipschorns with a new Raven amp is better than new Wilsons with an old Dynaco. Its true for sound quality. Its true for resale.
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I don't know if you looked at Rhodes system page, but I would take any of his three pairs of speakers any day. Just stunning in my opinion. Go large or go home. |
Crap, I'm getting old. Or, I just know how to get great sound!
My speakers are over 60 years old originals and my power amps are 50+ years old. Admittedly, rebuilt.
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Thanks jetter for the very nice compliment.. Just trying to learn something here. |
I am with you noromance. Just can't figure it out either. You might be just old but i'm ancient.. |
