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Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment

I am considering pairing an old amplification system to my JBL Paragon -- the idea of getting an all vintage system is very attractive to me. Among other things, I am looking into classics such as the Pioneer 1980 receiver or the Marantz 2600. Does anyone have direct experience in comparing this kind of equipment (very high-end but 40 years ago) to current high-end equipment, imagine an integrated Pass Lab amplifier? How do they stack up? Thank you. 
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richopp
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Most of the guys I knew leaving Nam bought Sansui.  Seemed like it was good back then and I would suggest trying it.  This was late '60s early '70's.

The Marantz 7 mentioned above?  Just don't.  Even Saul told me it was not his best work, and that was in 1974.

I still have an Onkyo tuner from back then that works just fine.

NOT being rude, but with those speakers, I doubt it will make much difference what you do.  Sorry if that seems harsh.

Cheers!
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