The first system I really "put together" consisted of An Apt Holman pre amp, Hatachi 7500 Mos Fet amp, Rectilinear 7's speakers, Technics 1200 Turntable & Shure V series cartridge, Sansui Tuner, and a Teac 10 1/2" R2R. Just loved it - then I subscribed to Stereophile (or something) and read all about the benefits of an Accuphase 3 cartridge - bought it and its been downhill ever since...........well almost. :-)
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
CD - Yamaha 845
Amp - Yamaha RX-596 (integrated)
Speakers - B&W 601
Total cost used - $458