Vintage equipment sounds awesome

Seems fitting my first post here is in this thread!
Having recently become empty nesters, a small room became available for me to use as a listening room. So I dug out my old equipment from college days, and found some of the missing pieces online. I use my iMac to send Tidal to a Schiit Modius, then to my NAD 3130 which also juices my Sony CDP-68 and sends the signal to my a/d/s L400e speakers on stands. I have a new U-turn orbit custom on the way as my old TT was beyond repair. I thoroughly enjoy listening to this set up.

Fun thread :-) fun gear and very engaging sound. To the OP your model 2 Vandersteen are still in production ( with  many improvements ) since 1977 and beating inflation- factory support. Lovely system you have, enjoy !!!!

Well I just replaced all the "REL CAP"s and the filter caps with new ones in my Audio Research SP10 pre amp as the old one were over 30 years old and I have to say on first impression there is a bit more detail and depth to the instruments especially the ones in the background. I will start replacing the tubes (6922) when they come available.

I totally agree that going back 30 or more years will get you better sound my best sound that i have ever obtained are with the designs that were made in the fifties when they say golden age of high fidelity they meant it. You will discover a whole new level of music you never knew was even there on true full range full dynamic systems and rediscover your entire music collection.

Read opinions on McIntosh Mc 30 mono amps for years, finally found a pair of mint Mc 30's in mint condition with quality tubes. I have been in Audio heaven for the past year especially since I acquired a Mac C20 preamp within 45 days of picking up my Mc30's. 

I listen to a Sota Sapphire through pair of Nola Boxer S2's on Sound Anchor stands. My late 60's rock and especially my jazz of the 50's makes my analog listening a true joy.

Started my serious audio system in1978 with Van Alstine  preamp, Gas Grandson and Cizek speakers, then Bryston & Kef 105's in 1989 when I acquired my Sota

I have listened to tube amps and preamps at shops and friends home but to me the McIntosh Mc 30 and C20 have ended my search for what to me is the most natural sound reproduction. 

I recommend everyone try glass amplification.  If I ever down size Would look at Van Alstine tubed preamp and ST 70 amp