As a teenager in the 70s, I started with mid fi stuff, but purchased a Advent 300 (Tom Holman) reciever and Rogers LS3/5a speakers. I read the Audio Critic, and was fortunate to have local dealers for both of these products so I could audition.
I got the smaller bang and olufsen turntable (replacing a dual) which had a special suspension that you could not scratch the records. Great for around siblings and friends who were ignorant.
the great thing with the advent 300, was that you could split off the preamp, so you could add an amp. I started with a Marantz 8, which I paid $200 for and sold for $175 when I needed cash for college. Damn thing would have been worth a bundle today. Then dynaco st70, Conrad johnson mv45 later in college, then upgraded to better preamp and turntable once I was out of school and earning money.
i remember paying $495 for the Rogers back in 1976. Finally sold them for $2500 around 2000. Pretty good appreciation, but have regretted the sale ever since. But not as much as selling the Marantz 8.
I got the smaller bang and olufsen turntable (replacing a dual) which had a special suspension that you could not scratch the records. Great for around siblings and friends who were ignorant.
the great thing with the advent 300, was that you could split off the preamp, so you could add an amp. I started with a Marantz 8, which I paid $200 for and sold for $175 when I needed cash for college. Damn thing would have been worth a bundle today. Then dynaco st70, Conrad johnson mv45 later in college, then upgraded to better preamp and turntable once I was out of school and earning money.
i remember paying $495 for the Rogers back in 1976. Finally sold them for $2500 around 2000. Pretty good appreciation, but have regretted the sale ever since. But not as much as selling the Marantz 8.