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Your First System

This should be good!!! Most of us have been in this expensive hobby for years now and have worked our way up to components we only dreamed of. I want to know what was your first system of separate components going back as far as you can remember. My first consisted of a Pioneer SX-680 receiver, a Technics SLD-1 turntable (I think that's the right model #), a Sharp tapedeck, and KLH floorstanding speakers. I was 16 at the time and thought I was the biggest badass on the block. Now, 20+ years later I have a ML 334, Meridian 507 CD, CJ PV10A, Canton Ergo 900 speakers, and a Transparent Power Isolator 4. I'm in the process of upgrading to a ML 390. It goes without saying the IC's and speaker cables are top notch as well. I know my system is WAAAYYYYY down the foodchain compared to what I've seen here but It would be interesting to see what everyone started out with.
pcook15
ctchen
68 posts
 
My first own system was Sansui miniset , when I went to sleep I put both speaker next to my ears .THe sound was pretty good a that distance...
A few years later , about 1996, I bought a complete set from Sherwood,the Opus 7 ,in gorgeous champagne colour with JBL L 20 .
THe sound was amazing ,compared to the Sansui.
For the first time I heard real bass , the music sounded so much more lifelike.
david99
1,467 posts
 
a transitor radio with 1 'ear bud' AM only.
Loved it!!
I use to sleep with it on all night,tucked under my pillow.
I know this isnt a 'system' but it sure sounded good!
jw94055
125 posts
 
1971. Pioneer 626 receiver, dual turntable and Electrovoice speakers (cann't remember the model number). I told my wife that it would be a system that would satisfy me for a life time. I was mistaken.
themadmilkman
182 posts
 
I started out with one of Sony's larger bookshelf systems. As a 17-year-old male, it was great. Plenty loud for when I moved into the dorms.

My next system was an HK AV receiver, Polk Audio RTi28 speakers, and an old Technics CD player.

My first 2-channel system was an NAD C320BEE, C521i, and Polk LSi7 speakers. I've barely moved beyond this, but hey, I didn't even discover the hobby until 2003.
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artk
33 posts
 
I belive it was 1973. Marantz 2220B receiver, Pioneer PL12 turntable, and a pair of BIC Venturi Formula 2 speakers. I was 13 years old and in heaven. Ofcourse parents and neighbors hated me but that's ok. Thanks to Brian at Sound World in the Pocatello Mall for encouraging my audio curiosity.
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