Vintage Audio Equipment

[derrickdj1]

I have some old audio equipment that I enjoy and wondered what vintage audio equipment other still enjoy. For example, amp, speaker, turn table or tape decks. I use a Yamaha M 70 power amp and think it is fantastic. It was made in the early to mid 80's. I also still use my infinity satellite speaker system from the early to mid 90's. I thoughts this might be a fun topic. What do you have that is still going strong.

 

[zumbo]

I use a Yamaha CDC-645 cd player with remote gain connected to (2) Denon POA 2200 amps in a bi-amped 2-channel rig. Speakers are MB Quart QL-S830.

 

[derrickdj1]

Vintage Equipment

Zumbo, very cool two channel listening. I have an Yamaha M 70 amp that I use for two channel listening when the wife leaves the house. That's the only time I can really crank it up!!! A lot of vintage equpiment was made when production focused on quality and cost was not as big of a concern. I will put my vintage amp up to any newer model amp! I have Klipsch speakers. Many Klipsch fans restore vintage speakers, such as, K horns, Lascala and the rest of the Heritage line.

 

[Oldlistener50]

How many ears

does the average human have? Two! I recently returned to stereo with a decent receiver, turntable, and headphones. I'm now hearing sounds on my album collection I never knew existed.

Next step is a Bottlehead Seduction tube phone preamp, can't wait to get it built and try it out.

I think you're on the right track. Personally, I prefer vintage gear, a knob for everything, etc. Good listening!

 

[its phillip]

I've got some equipment that's 10 to 20 years old...dunno if that's old enough to be considered vintage Yamaha RX-V795 for my computer speakers, and a Denon POA-2400A for my mains in my HT.

 

[Whitey80]

I use a pair of Magnepan MG1.5qr's (late 1980's) on a pair of Denon POA4400 Class A Reference mono amps, my most "treasured' piece of audio gear (also late 1980's). I listen to these everyday, after work with a glass of whiskey (a big glass!)

 

[TLS Guy]

I have some old audio equipment that I enjoy and wondered what vintage audio equipment other still enjoy. For example, amp, speaker, turn table or tape decks. I use a Yamaha M 70 power amp and think it is fantastic. It was made in the early to mid 80's. I also still use my infinity satellite speaker system from the early to mid 90's. I thoughts this might be a fun topic. What do you have that is still going strong.

I use a lot of vintage equipment.

 

[Whitey80]

I use a lot of vintage equipment.

Yes, yes you do

 

[Oldlistener50]

Wow that's sweet

Nice setup. Tape is one of those things on my do-before-I-die list.

 

[derrickdj1]

Vintage Equipment

Two channel stereo listening is the best. just seem a little bit more personal. I had an old Technic turntable in college along with a technic receiver, spent hours looking at the lights, and other things. I like the glass of whiskey to round out the day. A friend of mine as one of the large Teac tape deck that look so impressive. I guess audio people have loved their gear since the beginning of the audio era, lol. Despite all the advances in technology, it all comes down to the personal experience.

 

[Oldlistener50]

Me too

I remember staring at the analog VU meters watching them dance...

Nowadays you don't see them anywhere. And my receiver has a button I can push to kill all visual displays and indicators whatsoever, to minimise chances of extraneous noise getting into the output circuits.

Sure miss watching those needles though...

 

[TLS Guy]

Nice setup. Tape is one of those things on my do-before-I-die list.

If you really are interested, I have a couple of Revox tape recorders, I have not got round to restoring, as I don't have a use for them. They need restoration and a good home. One is a very nice B77, the other is an A77.

I could restore you one and cut you a deal, if you really do want a tape machine.

 

[generalkorrd]

My babies!

Fot those into car audio ( at one time or another):

 

[derrickdj1]

Yes, looking at the lights, meter and display was part of the enjoyment!