I sold and old McIntosh C28 and MC2125 because every time I hooked it up I asked myself why I was listening to this gear with a lack of focus and clarity. I loved the tone, so that saved it for a few rotations.
When I do have that nostalgia, and I almost pulled the trigger here once, I look at my priorities and budget, and just think back the late 70's and early 80's instead.
I would to pick up something old as a soldering project but then I'd need speakers I didn't want to test it on. lol
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