Still happily using vintage gear?


I was sitting listening to my main system consisting of an Audio Research SP8 preamp, NYAL Moscode 600 Maxi, Vandersteen 5 speakers, Thorens TD126MkIII with Sumiko Blue Point, VPI HW16, and was completely satisfied, again, with the experience. (Kimber 12TC, Morrow, Straightwire, AQ and Furman accessories)
All the equipment has been well cared for and kept in good repair: caps replaced, TT overhauled etc.
But it has an average age of about 30 years!
I love reading about all the latest gear, and lust after some of it dearly, but... I'm satisfied with what I have.
I'm playing with digital and having my fun with that, but I was wondering:
Is anyone else still happy with equipment that is now considered "vintage"?
(I don't think of it as "vintage", I just think of it as long-lasting!)
So... what's the oldest piece in your rig?
Mine is the Moscode. 40 years young.

fredapplegate

Showing 2 responses by mahgister

Save if you invest in very highly advanced engineering H-Fi , vintage may be the best  S.Q. /price ratio possible...

It was for my speakers and for my amplifier...

Cost ridiculously low...

S.Q. ridiculously high...

One of the better amplifier in the world in 1978 cannot be bad today... Only very good... Not the best there is now for sure,  but who want the best anyway? Someone with a deep pocket....

And S.Q. anyway is more related to "acoustic and psycho-acoustic intelligence" than to ONLY engineering per se...

 

 

I live with my Sansui AU 7700 in extasy...

And my Mission Cyrus 781 speakers from the year 1989 perform marvellously ...

The price paid for this used components made them a ratio S.Q. /price over the roof...