Off the topic, There are too many things to do these days than audio ( computer, internet, HT setup, gaming..etc.)
Inflation also driven the price higher these days.
i.e. MacIntosh MC275 used to cost $300 back in the 60s ( gas was only a nickel per gallon.) but it is worth over $3000 for the same amp from the 60s. If you buy the non collectable amps from that same era like the Citation preamp and amps for under $1000 today, you got a pretty nice equipment.
Inflation also driven the price higher these days.
i.e. MacIntosh MC275 used to cost $300 back in the 60s ( gas was only a nickel per gallon.) but it is worth over $3000 for the same amp from the 60s. If you buy the non collectable amps from that same era like the Citation preamp and amps for under $1000 today, you got a pretty nice equipment.