There is another audio site (that I am booted off/edited/censored/thread locked/etc...) that proclaims the wonders of 40 year old speakers and receivers , along with the joys of $2 ICs.
My system is modest-especially when compared to some of the gear touted at HTGuide. I still find myself rebelling at the idea of a 35-40 yr. old receiver , pumping out a stunning 28 WPC , @.15% THD , being the equal of my pathetic set-up. I compare my stuff to the stuff I had 25 years ago , and I feel I have better sound now-at 2/3 what I paid then. To equal the cash outlay of my first 'hi-fi' system would now cost me $20,500+. I'm currently under $6500. Is my capitalist self being a snob , or does 30-40 year old stuff sound like 30-40 year old stuff? :huh:
My system is modest-especially when compared to some of the gear touted at HTGuide. I still find myself rebelling at the idea of a 35-40 yr. old receiver , pumping out a stunning 28 WPC , @.15% THD , being the equal of my pathetic set-up. I compare my stuff to the stuff I had 25 years ago , and I feel I have better sound now-at 2/3 what I paid then. To equal the cash outlay of my first 'hi-fi' system would now cost me $20,500+. I'm currently under $6500. Is my capitalist self being a snob , or does 30-40 year old stuff sound like 30-40 year old stuff? :huh:
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