Vintage equipment sounds awesome


Hello, well I have put together some vintage equipment and some new and I have to admit it is the best sound I have heard so far that I have ever owned. I have a Denon DP-62L turntable, a Audio Research SP10 preamp, VTL 225 and VTL 85 mono block power amps, a Velodyne ULD-15 subwoofer, a pair of Vandersteen 2C's, A Yamaha T2 FM only tuner. All of this equipment is 30 plus years old and performs great. The items that are new are a pair of Martin Logan ESL X's, an Aurender ACS 10 and an ifi DAC and power and audio cables throughout, mostly Wireworld. I would put this up against just about any system. As the old saying goes "if it aint broke don't fix it". Happy listening!
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Read opinions on McIntosh Mc 30 mono amps for years, finally found a pair of mint Mc 30's in mint condition with quality tubes. I have been in Audio heaven for the past year especially since I acquired a Mac C20 preamp within 45 days of picking up my Mc30's. 

I listen to a Sota Sapphire through pair of Nola Boxer S2's on Sound Anchor stands. My late 60's rock and especially my jazz of the 50's makes my analog listening a true joy.

Started my serious audio system in1978 with Van Alstine  preamp, Gas Grandson and Cizek speakers, then Bryston & Kef 105's in 1989 when I acquired my Sota

I have listened to tube amps and preamps at shops and friends home but to me the McIntosh Mc 30 and C20 have ended my search for what to me is the most natural sound reproduction. 

I recommend everyone try glass amplification.  If I ever down size Would look at Van Alstine tubed preamp and ST 70 amp