I got my first system when I was 13. It was a used Philco Victrola ... a one piece tube affair with detachable speakers and a drop down Voice of Music record player. Absolutely loved it ... cost me $50 ... but after awhile I became frustrated with its sound ... 4 inch baffle mounted speakers. Graduated to a SONY HP 161 Tuner/Turntable one piece solid state compact when I was 17. It was the last system that I was completely satisfied with. Separates did not enter the picture until I was 24 ... a Pioneer 636 receiver; a Dual 1257 turntable; and EPI 100 speakers.
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