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

I am a vintage guy but vintage alone can’t float my boat anymore alone. Too much technological progress over the years to overlook it. Better, smaller, and more ways than ever to enjoy music. Gotta get with the 21st century. 

I have a 20 year old Musical Fidelity A220 integrated recently serviced with first tier capacitors. I have 3 other newer integrated amps that I will occasionally audition but in the end, I always come back, and enjoy the beautiful class A sound of the 220. 

Hello and I just now joined up. Probably a common theme so bear with me. USAF electronics tech overseas, late 70s. Went off deep end with Sansui G7700 system. Over the years, the pots got scratchy and the power switch latched maybe 50%. Moved on to a Pioneer rack system donated to me by a "moving on" wanderer mid 90's. The digital age took over and now, I am returning to my roots. I inherited a Dual 701 table, Pioneer 1010 receiver and BIC Venturi 6 speakers. Repaired the 701(shorted cap on motor board) and all is well. Currently going through the Sansui components so as to have another room wired up. Cheers

I’ve been using the same pair of Yamaha NS1000M since 1977. Added a Velodyne ULD-15 Series II in 1990.