How many use Vintage Hi-Fi systems?

Steve,

My eldest son uses a Vintage Yamaha hifi. C2 pre-amp and a m40 amplifier that he runs in class A mode. It is a very sweet set up, no disappointments. He uses a set of EPI 100's with a POLK subwoofer. The Yamaha pre-amp is really impressive, at least as good as if not better than my Citation 17. And the phono section is what really stands out to me. You're right, NO HYPE, just pure enjoyment... for years now.. with minimal cost.

I have yet to hear, a substantial improvement in any new 'state of the art' system from what was available twenty or thirty years ago. In fact, isn't that what everyone is now discovering? Idler drive turntables, reel to reel, tube amps? We got it right long ago... we just didn't know it until digital came around and we discovered 'listening fatigue'.

Keep the faith.. vintage is where its at.

Norman

I use vintage speakers (Quad ESLs) and an early LP12 which is kinda vintage, right? Everything else is modern.

Quad IIs (GT Audio rebuilt), Decca London cartridge (Garrott Brothers rebuild), Nakamichi Dragon, Revox G36, Meridian 206B CD player are the old bits in my system.

Kicking around also are a pair of LS3/5As, a pair of old 1960s Mordaunt Arundel speakers (Decca ribbons with a 10 inch cone).

Charlie

I have recently been down sizing and selling off many amps and preamps, tape decks etc.  Before letting them go, I have been listening to them one last time.  =)  What fun!

Recently, I inserted my ancient but pristine Sansui 9090DB, and WOW!
I had forgotten how good this thing is.  I am aghast that I am enjoying a receiver so much, but the phono is wonderful.  The soundstage is glorious and at the moment I can't seem to bring myself to pull it from my system.  It sounds absolutely wonderful and effortless.  Smooth and airy.  No fatigue whatsoever and very dynamic.

I have been having everyone audio friend I know come for a listen.  We are all surprised.  I bought this in 1977, and didn't use is long as I began using Mac separates and got on the upgrade wheel.  I am liking it so much I may send it in for a quick CLA and keep it.  

Just saying, it seems to do everything just right and it's beautifully  built.

Norman

 I have lots of vintage gear,mainly because it just holds it value or appreciates if you buy the right stuff...but none of it sounds as good as modern stuff IMO