What was your first system, & did you like it?


I don't know if this is the spot to post this. Please tell me if not. Since I just put my first ever system together, I would be interested in finding out what some of you started out with,whether or not you liked it, and how much it cost. Sort of a nostalgia trip. I know mine is simple and just barely, if at all, considered "audiophile," but for a first, I love it. So here goes for my humble beginning.

CD - Yamaha 845
Amp - Yamaha RX-596 (integrated)
Speakers - B&W 601

Total cost used - $458
baileyje

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My first “real” rig, other than a record player and then dad’s console, is still my favorite because it meant so much to me. I saved like a dog and still borrowed a couple of hundred and made payments.

Keep in mind that these were the brief days of “quad”.

Pioneer QX-747 Quad Receiver (later traded it and a couple of “bags” for a Marantz 4400)

Pioneer PL55-D Direct Drive Turntable w/Audio Technica Quad Cartridge

Pioneer CT-F9191 Cassette Deck (still have it)

ESS Satellite 4 Speakers – Four 2-ways (6” mid – 2” tweet), a 12” “Bass Reflex Sub” all run through an outboard crossover. I bet no one remembers these. Still have the sub and two of the two-ways (re-coned). The cases were covered with an EXCELLENT, and now somewhat rare variety of African Zebrawood.

Though most all has gone away, the memories will last a lifetime!