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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

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sfguitarworks
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Hello All,

I just sort of ended up with vintage gear, as a friend gave me my tube amps, but I love my systems. In the house I have -

Dynaco ST-70, VTA Driver board, Triode Cap Board, fully rebuilt

NAD 1155 Pre, recapped and modded as per LeeStereo

Technics SL-1200, KAB tonearm rewire and Cardas interconnect

B&W P4 Speakers, I think these are the newest of the lot at 1995

Shop System -

Technics SL1600 MK2

NAD 1020 pre, fully rebuilt

NAD 2200 fully gone through by Peter at Quirk Audio for the lows

Dual Heathkit W5M’s for the highs, fully gone through with SDS cap board upgrade

B&W 702’s, again, probably the newest component

Both tables have AT VM540ML carts. I sometimes use a Rek-O-Kut Rondine table.

For the money I spent, not counting the countless hours of tweaking, I can’t imagine better sound out of new gear. I’m sure I’d be in many multiples to get the same sound quality.

 

Take care,

Geoff

 

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