New Luxman and Melco electronics driving vintage Altec Lansing A7-8 Voice of the Theatre speakers built new in 1974. Also have a set of Altecs from 1960 inherited from our dad. Both sets still sound good
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.
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.
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Short answer, yes. All SAE components: Mark III CM Amp Mark 1 Pre-amp Mark XXVIII Parametric equalizer Mark VI Tuner Thorens TD 125 w/ SME 3009 tone arm and Ortofon Black cartridge Infinity Kappa 8i speakers Fortunately, have found a repair shop not too far from me that is a big SAE fan With the exception of the speakers, everything's 50 years old now! |
Except for the 3 year old room, my gear is 35 years old or much older (speakers are from 1956, almost as old as me). I’m happy with it. I’d put it up against most new stuff these days. https://www.theaudioatticvinylsundays.com/about |
I have a Thorens TD 320 since new, it's about 35 yrs old. I also have a Scott LK -150 early 60' vintage, dual mono tube amp,I bought as a teenager. It's been in storage for years ( I know it's a crime) needs some TLC, was saving it for "the Beach House" but that has yet to happen. Maybe someone would like to restore it.. Most of my stuff is a mix of gear from the 90's and early 21 century. A lot of updated McCormack gear in particular.... |
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