First was a complete stereo package around 1K in 82, an AKAI turntable, tuner, single tray cassette, and intergrated amp. The speakers were the world class Hitachi 3way towers, and the usual amp cords in the box. They even came with printed owner manuals in the boxes!
your first system-
I put together my first system in 1977- turntable, receiver, speakers and a cassette deck- $600. An on-line inflation calculator tells me that is $2760 in 2022 dollars. I am sure a current $1500 streaming based system can be assembled that would demolish my 1977 system. That's what I call real progress!