1968: AR 3a Loudspeakers & XA turntable
1970: ESS TranStatics, McIntosh electronics
1971: Infinity Servo-Statics, SAE electronics
1972: Magneplanar Tympanis, ARC electronics, Revox A77, Thorens TD-125/SME 3009 Improved/Decca Blue
Earliest "MOST WANTED" gear
OK, some of us have been on this merry go round longer than others. I checked in in 1976, age 16. Typical teenagers, I wanted a turntable, receiver and speakers. A tape deck down the road and a decent used car once I got a license.
I envisioned my 1st system- a Dual turntable with a Shure cartridge, AR bookshelf speakers, and as for a receiver, I liked Tandberg and Marantz. Predictably, my 1st system did not look like that at all, though over the years out of a fit of nostalgia I have owned all of that stuff, even if for under a year (and then sold it to another person trying to satisfy earlier desires). Well, at least I envisioned a Teac tape deck and that's what I eventually bought.
What was the "system of your dreams" before you dipped your toes into the water?
I envisioned my 1st system- a Dual turntable with a Shure cartridge, AR bookshelf speakers, and as for a receiver, I liked Tandberg and Marantz. Predictably, my 1st system did not look like that at all, though over the years out of a fit of nostalgia I have owned all of that stuff, even if for under a year (and then sold it to another person trying to satisfy earlier desires). Well, at least I envisioned a Teac tape deck and that's what I eventually bought.
What was the "system of your dreams" before you dipped your toes into the water?
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Earliest "MOST WANTED" gear
As I mentioned before, 1977 Mark Levinson ML2 monoblocks only 25w!!! Class-A monoblocks, that can keep almost doubling down to 1ohm http://www.hifido.co.jp/photo/05/504/50446/c.jpg For a source would have to be Naim CD555 with 555 power supply. https://www.stereophile.com/images/207naim140816.jpg Passive preamp, naturally Speakers Wilson Wamm https://i.pinimg.com/736x/74/87/8d/74878dd99ee90cb4e63d89cd1d8ab592--hifi-speakers-audio-room.jpg Cheers George |
My first system, early 1970's, from my earnings working on Saturdays in a bookstore, first as a schoolboy and next as a student: Linn Sondek LP12, SME 3009ii improved, Shure V15iii Quad 33/303/FM3 (Quad 33 input board specific for the Shure cartridge) Quad ELS57 This is the system I used until a few years ago, augmented from the early 1980's by a succession of disc players. I have never thought that the continuing upgrade itch is a very smart thing. Think hard, buy something excellent, and then live with it saves a lot of money, produces better results and keeps you sane: technology does not change that fast. The CD player (first generation Philips with an adapted Quad input to cope with the 2.0V output of the disc player) was the only worthwhile upgrade for years. |
My dad had a Sansui BA 2000 and CA 2000 amp and pre along with a TU 9900 tuner. My first receiver was a 40 watt JVC but I soon replaced it with a Sansui AU 9900 int amp..... it's still on use at my brothers house. I used to live near a place called Manufacturers Markerplace it was where you could find recently discontinued gear and slow sellers for a great price.. I used to lust after the S.A.E. gear there. They also had Teac ,Sony ES, Mitsubish, Technics.... but I always wanted that stack of S.A.E. gear. |
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