So how old is your "oldest" component?

[Twisted]

Talk about "vintage", I have a 1961-'62 Sherwood S2000, 13 tube AM/FM tuner (cats eye tube in front).
And a 1958 8 tube Stewart Warner amp that puts out a whopping 2.5watts!:D

Both still work, but I am going to recap them shortly anyway.
They just don't make them like this anymore.


So how old is your oldest components?

[ohbythebay]

Talk about "vintage", I have a 1961-'62 Sherwood S2000, 13 tube AM/FM tuner (cats eye tube in front).
And a 1958 8 tube Stewart Warner amp that puts out a whopping 2.5watts!:D

Both still work, but I am going to recap them shortly anyway.
They just don't make them like this anymore.


So how old is your oldest components?

Do my tubes from 1959 count ? Or my early 1960's Motorola Tube amp ?


https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/67023_565469583468508_1739497499_n.jpg

[still-one]

I answered this elsewhere recently so here it goes.

The oldest component connected to my system is my MS-300 music server, but now having the SooLoss this is not used much any more.
The oldest component used regularly in my system are my Momentum mono-blocks.
The oldest component I own is a limited edition Sony 8750 Turntable from the mid-70's.

But, my oldest piece of audio gear in our home is a Edison hand crank wax cylinder player.

[Twisted]

Do my tubes from 1959 count ? Or my early 1960's Motorola Tube amp ?


https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/67023_565469583468508_1739497499_n.jpg

Yep that is awesome, something from '59 still in operation, just amazes me!
Back when things were built with PRIDE!


But, my oldest piece of audio gear in our home is a Edison hand crank wax cylinder player.

That is just nuts!

I would love to see a pic if you get a chance,

Love the old stuff!:heart:

[still-one]

Yep that is awesome, something from '59 still in operation, just amazes me!
Back when things were built with PRIDE!



That is just nuts!

I would love to see a pic if you get a chance,

Love the old stuff!:heart:

I will try and grab a photo tomorrow.

[JohnVF]

Though its not really a component...my George Nelson designed mono hi-fi cabinet, that acts as my gear-home/shelving dates to, well, the mono era.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2693.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2693.jpg.html)

The single JBL D-130 is the only part of this "component" that is actually used to make sound, though I do have a Dual 721 TT mounted in it. What sound does it make? Guitar sounds. The D-130 is an excellent guitar speaker. Yes, my hi-fi rig is occasionally used as a guitar speaker.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2554-1.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2554-1.jpg.html)

It has a 1970's Dual 721 formerly owned/fixed by Ohbythebay/Rob in the original TT slot. Though I managed to get it in there with the entire plinth and not just mounted on a board.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_3082.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_3082.jpg.html)

My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.

[ohbythebay]

Very COOL !!! First, I want to see that Hand crank and second

John, the unit looks awesome...I gotta share something with the gang...The DUAL 721 John put in his console? That was my favorite I sold John when I bought my Concept ...it had a customer base I made (pictured below). Sent John the original base in case he wanted to switch but he indicated he hoped the wood base would work out as he was mounting in a console...TALK ABOUT PERFECT FIT...its as if I built it for his console...LOL

On the DUAL 721 - Top of the line built in 1978 - Cost $400 in 1978 dollars
DUAL 721Turntable (http://www.dual-reference.com/tables/721.htm)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282636_485680818114052_782338886_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482339_630177986997667_475528476_n.jpg

[NorthStar]

Some of you guys here are on a 'karma' wave! :D

* All my stuff is modern; from the seventies and up. ;)
BUT! I know where I can get stuff from the twenties and thirties and forties. :)

[ohbythebay]

I thought of another audio component I have that's actually 53 years old...My Ears ;)

[JohnVF]

If I had given Rob the dimensions of the hole in my console, that plinth wouldn't have fit any better.

That Dual is currently the oldest thing running in any of my rigs, except the tubes in my Juicy Music Tercel II phono stage. The main rig is pretty modern otherwise. I have a huge collection of vintage gear that is sort of just on display or in a closet these days. Its nice to look at but has largely been surpassed. I like the Accuphase gear visible in some of the above pictures, however. Early '80s but it looks a bit older.

[dlb2]

Though its not really a component...my George Nelson designed mono hi-fi cabinet, that acts as my gear-home/shelving dates to, well, the mono era.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2693.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2693.jpg.html)





Wow that console is sweet! I love mid-century modern furniture and Nelson was the King of it all as far as I'm concerned. Very Nice!!!

[Dpod4]

I am using as a center channel a pair of A/D/S 300 speakers I bought and used for the rear deck of my first car (1976 Buick Century) when I turned 16 thirty-one years ago. They have been with me all these years in constant service. And they sound great.

[NorthStar]

How old are the Realistic Minimus-7W speakers? ...I'm using them right now with my PC.
...And the Koss Pro/4AAA Plus pair of headphones? ...I still have them but I use a pair of Sennheiser now on occasion; very rare though.
About my Pioneer PL-514 turntable?

http://www.oaktreevintage.com/web_photos/Stereo_Turntables_CD/Pioneer_PL-514_Turn_Table_Temp_Web.jpg

* My first car was a 1955 Dodge Sedan (4 doors) with a six-flat head (manual 3-speed). Model? Dunno.
...Blue sky color. ...Back in 1975. ...The souvenirs, the adventures, the history, ... just incredible!

[Mike]

My Mac mini. 2009. :)

[NorthStar]

Nowadays 2009 is already vintage gear! :D

[jleon92f]

Realistic TM-7 tuner, 1960's.

[Shadowfax]

The cabin system - Lafayette

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh507/Hyfi61/IMG_0564.jpg (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/Hyfi61/media/IMG_0564.jpg.html)

[f1 fan]

Though its not really a component...my George Nelson designed mono hi-fi cabinet, that acts as my gear-home/shelving dates to, well, the mono era.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2693.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2693.jpg.html)


The single JBL D-130 is the only part of this "component" that is actually used to make sound, though I do have a Dual 721 TT mounted in it. What sound does it make? Guitar sounds. The D-130 is an excellent guitar speaker. Yes, my hi-fi rig is occasionally used as a guitar speaker.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2554-1.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2554-1.jpg.html)

It has a 1970's Dual 721 formerly owned/fixed by Ohbythebay/Rob in the original TT slot. Though I managed to get it in there with the entire plinth and not just mounted on a board.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_3082.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_3082.jpg.html)

My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.

John...simply stunning.

Dave

[f1 fan]

Wow that console is sweet! I love mid-century modern furniture and Nelson was the King of it all as far as I'm concerned. Very Nice!!!

+1...

Dave

[shelly_d]

Sorry - no pics - seems I lost all of them on my last computer rebuild:(

Oldest currently in my system is my Dynaco Stereo 70, heavily modified power supply and lightly modified circuit. Don't know when this or any other piece of mine dates to.

In the garage awaiting funds and time for repair:

Bell Receiver (model 2445 I think)
Fisher 400 receiver

In the bedroom

Pioneer SM-83 masquarading as an ITT amp

Moving to more modern stuff

Thorens TD150 MKII (1974) Know that one cause I got it new.

Shelly_D

[jleon92f]

My oldest component is me...63 years Old..LOL.

2082

You will be assimilated...and cloned..LOL. :)

[f1 fan]

I've got 2 McIntosh pieces that are 20 years old;)

Dave

[MusicDirector]

I'm as old as my ears and a little older than my Marantz 2238b. :D

[f1 fan]

I'm as old as my ears and a little older than my Marantz 2238b. :D

Music Doctor...I like your quote;)

Dave

[jleon92f]

2339

2340

This was the 2nd amplifier I ever owned, I still have it put away. Needs some TLC..LOL :)

[Dpod4]

2339

2340

This was the 2nd amplifier I ever owned, I still have it put away. Needs some TLC..LOL :)

Great amp. I had the A7070 in high school. Excellent quality.

[Jerome W]

McIntosh MA5100 integrated : 1968.

[Orbitron]

I have a vinyl LP from 1957 - "What is Hi-Fi"

[iamhifi]

My fully working Nakamichi ZX-9 1981

[HiFive]

I have Fisher 500B
Will snap some picture tomorrow.

[Twisted]

Dang you guys have some killer "Vintage"!:weird:

I think I am going to crawl deeper in the vintage hole, as it is the part of the hobby I have found, personally, that I like the most.
I LOVE tinkering/restoring the older stuff, and quiet surprised at the quality.
As mentioned in my first post, they just don't build them like they used too!:cool:

[Satch]

The oldest piece of working gear is my Philips B5X44A stereo receiver from 1963. Nice cross between tubes used in the amp section and transistors used for the stereo decoder. Also has the (in)famous 800 Ohms AD3800AM speakers.

3460

[the_nines]

I have a few older pieces, but I would have to say this:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n201/evanged/Main%20system/IMG_3235_zps018535cb.jpg

......

[MtnHam]

I have a few older pieces, but I would have to say this:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n201/evanged/Main%20system/IMG_3235_zps018535cb.jpg

......
That was my 1st turntable- traded some gear for it (used) in 1961 when I was a junior in high school!
I couldn't afford speakers at the time-listened with a pair of AKG earphones.
Sweet memories.

[Mechnutt]

Wow, there is some very nice vintage gear here. I have 1962 Sansui Tube Tuner- AM FM MPX Tuner TU-70 Radio Sansui Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo (http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/sansui_tu_70tu7.html)

A 1964 Eico Tube Tuner- Eico ST-96 AM-FM tuner | HiFi Engine (http://www.hifiengine.com/gallery/images/eico-st-96-am-fm-tuner.shtml)

A Luxman T-110 Tuner from 1975 in mint condition- AllegroSound * Luxman T-110 fm stereo tuner (http://www.allegrosound.com/Luxman_T-110.html)

And a Technics SU7600 integrated amp from 1976

[MtnHam]

My oldest piece of gear today is a Sota Star Saphire turntable with a SME V arm which I bought used from a private party in 1989. About 5 years ago, I acquired a used SME 20/2 table and retired the Sota. Then I sent it to Sota for refurbishment, and only recently set it up next to the SME, which gives me 2 cartridge choices whenever I play an LP. Truly delightful. 3827

[A/V Solutions]

Late 50's SME 3009 series II and late 70's Thorens TD160 MKII

3828 3829 3830

[No Regrets]

Hi Jeff,

That is one gorgeous looking table!:exciting:

[ohbythebay]

Though its not really a component...my George Nelson designed mono hi-fi cabinet, that acts as my gear-home/shelving dates to, well, the mono era.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2693.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2693.jpg.html)

The single JBL D-130 is the only part of this "component" that is actually used to make sound, though I do have a Dual 721 TT mounted in it. What sound does it make? Guitar sounds. The D-130 is an excellent guitar speaker. Yes, my hi-fi rig is occasionally used as a guitar speaker.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_2554-1.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_2554-1.jpg.html)

It has a 1970's Dual 721 formerly owned/fixed by Ohbythebay/Rob in the original TT slot. Though I managed to get it in there with the entire plinth and not just mounted on a board.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_3082.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/fiebke/media/IMG_3082.jpg.html)

My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.

John, I still can't believe how that was a perfect fit for you...how is she running ?

[Dpod4]

Late 50's SME 3009 series II and late 70's Thorens TD160 MKII

3828 3829 3830

Gorgeous!!!!


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[No Regrets]

I've got a vintage system (all components I believe are from the late 50's to early 60's) that consists of a McIntosh MR67 tubed tuner, a custom built EL84 amp that was inspired by the Pilot Corp and uses the output transformers from an old Pilot amp, driving a pair of Old British Wharfedale W60's that I use in my den. Sounds "vintage" in a good way when listening to violin/cello sonatas, small jazz combos, and singer songwriter type music via the local public radio stations. Completely different from my reference system but still very enjoyable to listen to.

Here is a photo of the custom amp…I'll have to look for some of the speakers and tuner.


45004501

[Hiker]

If you want to talk old, let's talk old. I have a 1928 RCA Radiola model 60 console tube radio.

[Lefisc]

I actually think of myself as my oldest component.

But, as with many, my record player, The VPI model 19 Mark 4 (updated from my Mark 3) along with my SMe 309 tonearm is probably my oldest. But there may be a tie. Both are from the late 1980s.
450245034504

I have the Day Sequerra FM Reference Tuner from the same era. It was updated in 1999 and I understand there is a new update available. Sadly I don’t listen to it much; my favorite radio stations are gone. No Jazz, no Classical. My radio listening is now through Sonos where I can go out of the area.

[NorthStar]

I actually think of myself as my oldest component.

Best line so far today!

[still-one]

Well since I sold my MS-300 last week that makes my Momentums my oldest piece(s) of gear.

[crwilli]

4511

My Infinity RS IIa speakers. All original from ~1983. In my future two channel room...:blush: Soon to be replaced with much newer speakers...vintage 1989 Betas!:peace:

[just dave]

I guess my speakers,RTR model 10's I think they're from 74 or 75.

[MrAcoustat]

Well i know that i am vintage ( 1945 ) but are my 1984 Acoustat model 1+1 old enough to be called vintage.

PS: They have been modified in 2012 - 2013 :audiophile:

5147

[No Regrets]

Looks great Andre….I'd love to be able to hear those!

[MrAcoustat]

Looks great Andre….I'd love to be able to hear those!

Thank's you are welcomed anytime.

[No Regrets]

Thank's you are welcomed anytime.
Thanks Andre….if I'm ever able to make it up your way, I'll try to look you up!

[MrAcoustat]

Thanks Andre….if I'm ever able to make it up your way, I'll try to look you up!

No Regrets // Where do you live ?????

[No Regrets]

No Regrets // Where do you live ?????

I'm in Wisconsin…if ever down this way, you are always most welcome to come by for a visit. My wife is a great cook, and there will be sure to be great tunes to be heard!

[JVCSanyoOnkyoWolzeNikko]

55305531http://audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=5532&stc=15355

The 2nd oldest (shown in the first 3 pics) are a used pair of late 50s/early 60's 12" Coaxial Pioneer drivers (that look very much like some Bauer Klangfilm WIGO-like drivers I've seen on ebay and in internet searches), soon to be experimented with in Open Baffle 'enclosures' (like a 'Basic Betsy' - I'll expand/interpolate the measurements for using a 12" driver instead of an 8")... Have tried on various audio sites to get someone/anyone who knows something/anything about these, but so far no info other than what was provided by the guy who I got them from ( and they are not PAX 30-A - at least not from pics I've found online...) ANYBODY THAT CAN PROVIDE SOME INFO? IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED!

BUT MY OLDEST COMPONENT is my pair of University Master Series S6 (3-way) lowboy-style speakers; bought used from a great vintage store - The Atomic Warehouse in Harrisburg Pa. - about 4 years ago. (YES - I drove there with a van and picked them up). I believe these were origionally available as a kit; (the story I was told is): they were made by a man in the Harrisburg area who owned an Audio Store - he used these in his home. One was made in the Mid-50s (for mono use), the 2nd sometime later when stereo entered the scene (although they are obviously a matched pair; - speakers are not mirror imaged). Wood Cabinets (I think they are Mahogany)...I origionally powered them with a tube preamp and low power (like 20 watts) Heathkit amp, then a Stromberg Carlson ASP 422 tube amp direct, then with a Macintosh MA 2105 direct, now with either an Onkyo A7 Integrated or a Wolze Line Level Tube Preamp and a Nikko DC Alpha 230... Beautiful Cabinets that rely Beautiful Sound.

ENJOY YOUR MUSIC.

[asindc]

Oldest audio component: my Cary preamp, which is 8 years old and still going strong.

Oldest video component: my Integra pre/pro, which is 9 years old and still flawless.

[lag]

I was very interested in vintage gear ,gathered, bought , collected , restore and sold almost all my vintage ones.
I had a huge Western Electric collection , almost all Mc´s , Jbls and tube Marantz , several Tannoy and my prefered well beloved Nakamichi TX-1000 with SME limited gold edition tonearm . Will be adding some pics.

(http://imageshack.com/f/6wsdc10091j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/248/sdc10091.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/6wsdc10091j)

JBL 4350´s
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/848/71319615.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/nk71319615j)

JBL Olympus S8R components.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/109/41420878.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/3141420878j)

[CPP]

My Micro Seiki BL-91 TT was manufactured in 1980, still going strong

[nbrowser]

If speakers count...

In my bedroom system, a pair of Polk Monitor 5 "bookshelf" (yeah suuuuure they are big) speakers, quality control dates on the midwoofers 9/7/79...Is that old enough ? :)

[f1eng]

Still in use, my Goldmund Reference turntable (bought used) is almost 30 years old, still in my main system.
My Yamaha NS1000M speakers (bought new) are probably a bit older, I can't remember exactly when I bought them, they are in my bedroom now.
My Proac EBS speakers (ebay) are in my study and probably about 32 now.

[rower]

Probably my REL Precedent tube tuner. Or maybe my 1954 Western Electric 300b tubes. Though my Garrard 301tt is the same period.

[ICTWoody]

Right now it's my Juicy Music Blueberry Extreme Preamp. I think it's about 2004.

- Woody

[Thedubemaster]

Superior horns with Altec Lansing Drivers 1952 802C

[Glareskin]

My oldest component must be my good old RPM9 turntable. A whole 10 years old now! Almost vintage.... I have replaced the belt and in 2013 mounted a nice new Ortophon cartridge. Still makes wonderful music although I have to admit that I don't spin a lot of my ca. 3000 records since digital streaming is around...
http://www.lifestylestore.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/p/rpm10_side.jpg

[cc43fan]

I own mostly "vintage", but the oldest is from the 50's.

[c.coyle]

Adios

[cc43fan]

1969 Sansui AU-777A integrated amp. I'm slowly restoring it.

I bet that's a fun project. I wonder if pics of "works in progress" are encouraged here?

[puroagave]

speakers are almost 30 years old, many other components over 20 - yep, no flavor the month gear in my system.:disbelief:

[c.coyle]

Adios

[KeithR]

still have the original Berkeley Alpha Dac....and haven't found a need to "upgrade." Maybe they do some trickle down tech from the reference DAC in the next two years.

[Moby]

My ears are 57 years old. :audiophile:

[cc43fan]

It's going slowly due to work and family interference.

So far I've cleaned years of nicotine smoke (there is lots of clear tubing that has turned tobacco brown. I dread redoing that), redone and beefed up the power supply, and checked voltages and currents. I'm just starting the F-1170 Driver Amp Blocks.

This unit runs a little hot by design, so 3W and 5W cement resistors are going to be replaced and elevated off the boards. Two power supply 3W cements, R005 and R006, which run stupid hot, have been moved to a remote terminal strip. They were originally 22mm from the underside of one of the output caps, C820, and heat rises. I don't want them roasting a new Nichikon KZ.

Complete recap (films where possible) and replacing 2SC458 transistors are on the agenda.

I've attached a few photos, but I don't want to clutter up this thread. If they are a problem, or if this entire post is off topic, someone let me know and I'll delete them. EDIT: The photos are out of sequence, but you get the idea.

I promise I'll start a proper thread with pics when I have more done.


Your workmanship is first rate! I'm sure it is very satisfying to enjoy the fruits of your labor. My thrill is rebuilding tube amps, and while I sometimes have to stare at it sideways before I find the trouble area, that effort pays off in the end.

[Paul]

Mike & Joe . Do we need this kind of thread ? Oh...Mark too. LOL ;)

[Mike]

Mike & Joe . Do we need this kind of thread ? Oh...Mark too. LOL ;)

Heck no. I'm still trying to figure out why we need a thread on how best to dust your equipment. The answer is sell it silly.


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[Mechnutt]

My oldest pieces are a Sansui tuner from 1962, it was their first FM tuner. I also have a 1964 Eico tuner. Other pieces are a Technic's Su-7600 integrated amp from 1976 and a beautiful Luxman T-110 tuner from the 1970's.

I have 2 vintage TT's from the 1970's, a Thorens TD-145 and a Pioneer PL-55x both in mint condition.

[cc43fan]

Heck no. I'm still trying to figure out why we need a thread on how best to dust your equipment. The answer is sell it silly.


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Makes perfect sense to me! lol

[Dentdog]

McIntosh MC 60 Amps. Various NOS tubes have them sounding just like I want them to. Sweet.

[joeinid]

Welcome to the forum forum. Thank you for joining.

[jond]

My amp and preamp were both built around 2000-2001 by Deja Vu Audio's former tech Pavel so 16-17 years old on both. But they both feature vintage parts, my amp has an Accrosound transformer from the 60's and my preamp has an Alps volume pot from 1977. Took the preamp in to have the volume pot cleaned and Vu told me he remembered the pot at that time it was the best sounding one they could find so they used it already 23 or so years old.

[mep]

Wow! Even this thread is old. One of the guys that posted on here has been dead for awhile. My oldest components are my Ampex 350 repros that were hand built in the 1950s and built to run 24/7 and last a lifetime. They are on SS now.

[Alpinist]

Esoteric K-01X - Delivered Nov. 2015. I recently had to dust it!

Ken

[mep]

Esoteric K-01X - Delivered Nov. 2015. I recently had to dust it!

Ken

Still wearing diapers.

[Dentdog]

Why, you're welcome. Look forward to being a part.
See the TRX-M845 amps in your equipment list. Am looking for the right 845-GM70 amps for the system. I won't even ask how you like them.

Tom

[arthurs]

I have a later model pair of these and they are fantastic sounding 845's, no association with seller... https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-thoress-845-mono-amplifiers-2017-02-04-amplifiers-83642-meridian-id

[Melbguy1]

My oldest audio components (actually tweaks) are my Acoustic Revive RR-77, RIO-5II & RD-3 which i've owned for about 6 years, followed by my Taoc ASR series racks which i've owned for a similar period.

[a.wayne]

Still have my Bespoke Pre-Amp/phono built for me in 78 , it replaced My IC150 , Mac C22 and an AR-SP2 pre ..,

OK , ok , the IC150 doesnt fit , but you had to have one back then so you could hear all the new Technology .. :)

[jond]

Just got a little older, I "accidentally" won an auction on Audiogon for an Audio Note Dac-3 Signature built in 1995. It sounds amazing!

[Dth31]

Refurbished Scott 299 integrated amplifier. Sweet sound for those otherwise too-harsh-to-listen-to CDs :)

[Alpinist]

Still wearing diapers.

I have nicknamed my system "Benjamin Button".:D

Best,
Ken

[sonnyv727]

My oldest audio gear is full quad 2 amps , quad 22 preamp and both tuner . I believe they made 1958 by the series #http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18639&stc=1http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18640&stc=1http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18641&stc=1

[Mate]

http://audio-database.com/ONKYO/amp/integrap-303-e.html :)

[laynesaddiction]

http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18706&stc=1

Aiwa F990 Cassette Deck obtain in 1983 and still kicking.

Yeah, I am ducking all the vegetables being thrown my way right now as I can hear you saying...."Cassette Deck..Why a cassette deck?....And not even a Nak Dragon!"

Well, boys and girls, I would put that Aiwa up against the Nak Dragon (a phenomenal deck BTW) any day and it even had Dolby C and HX-Pro (Dragon only had Dolby B if I remember correctly). ;-)

Thanks.

[Joe P]

http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18707&stc=1

Nakamichi 700 ZXL - Circa 1980

[BayStBroker]

I've come to the conclusion that the best way to add a vintage touch to a modern system is with a tuner. Vintage tuners look great, and they have the advantage of outperforming almost all contemporary tuners in sound quality. I just bought a Luxman T-110 from 1976 ($545 back then!). Although I am not about to encourage audiophiles to spend more time listening to FM radio on their $100k systems, the tuner does have a long history in the hobby and was the focus of a terrific amount of perfectionist inventive energy. Back in the day radio was so important to the culture! In Toronto we have a few stations (JazzFM and CBC Radio 2) that have excellent programming and low-compression signals. I'm having fun listening to the T-110 (5 Gangs, ceramic trimmer caps), not least because it sounds SO much better than the JCPenny MCS Receiver my Dad had when I was a kid. The sonic image is impressively clear and musical, with a substantial bottom end and extended highs. That "white fuzz" I associate with FM is not present. What a blast.

http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18993&stc=1

[Valve36]

Marantz 2270 (1976). I bought it at Bay Bloor Audio in Toronto. It was a lot of money for a UofT student!

[BayStBroker]

You mean Bay Bloor "Radio." I bought a pair of Mission Speakers there in 1993 when I was a U of T student. I used student loan money (HiFi is a necessity, right?).


Marantz 2270 (1976). I bought it at Bay Bloor Audio in Toronto. It was a lot of money for a UofT student!

[Valve36]

You mean Bay Bloor "Radio." I bought a pair of Mission Speakers there in 1993 when I was a U of T student. I used student loan money (HiFi is a necessity, right?).

Cool! Yes, I did mean Bay Bloor Radio (oops). (Haha, I used student loan money too). Do you know if they're still in business in the Manulife Centre?

[Jose]

some great photos

[Jose]

Awesome Sounding Deck......Love The Horizontal Control Panel
http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18706&stc=1

Aiwa F990 Cassette Deck obtain in 1983 and still kicking.

Yeah, I am ducking all the vegetables being thrown my way right now as I can hear you saying...."Cassette Deck..Why a cassette deck?....And not even a Nak Dragon!"

Well, boys and girls, I would put that Aiwa up against the Nak Dragon (a phenomenal deck BTW) any day and it even had Dolby C and HX-Pro (Dragon only had Dolby B if I remember correctly). ;-)

Thanks.

[Jose]

Dahlquist DQ 20.....I have owned many speakers,these are special and remain in my possession. Serviced in 2013 by Mr. Legall (gentleman in the photo..at his shop during final testing)
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o595/plazaazul/Bill%20Dahlquist%20DQ%2020_zpsywu6w1bm.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/plazaazul/media/Bill%20Dahlquist%20DQ%2020_zpsywu6w1bm.jpg.html)

[tom_hankins]

My SME V tonearm is over ten years old. Still operating perfectly.

[JayNudel]

I've still got:

Sony STR-7015 receiver that my father bought me to go away to college in 1977.
Pair of Infinity Qe's that I bought a year or two later
Pair of Berning ea-230's from, I think, about 1981
Micro Seiki BL-51 that I bought in 1981 or 2
A PS Audio Elite + integrated amp from 1984, recently acquired and serviced
One pair of original Sequerra Met 7's and two pairs of Met 7 Mk. II's, bought from Dick in about 1985
A Macintosh MR74, recently acquired
A Scott 310A tuner
A Heath A-7 amp.
A Superphon Revelation Basic dual mono preamp - mid 80's?

It all works fine!!

[allears]

Heathkit W5m monoblocks. circa 1960. They've been modified/rebuilt and sound great.

[Stoutblock]

1928 Jackson Bell Swan.

[CPP]

My Micro Seiki BL-91 TT was manufactured in 1980, still going strong

Update, not going strong anymore, lighting took it out yet again after I had the motor rewound. Back in the box.

[greatoldone]

I have a Fadel "metal coffin" 1920's tube radio! Next oldest is a late 40's Valco tube guitar amp.

[hongkong]

I think perhaps all my oldest component is perhaps all my component ???

Technics SL-1210 MK II : 30 year's old
Pioneer CT-95S : 23 year's old
Luxman K100 : 30 year's old
Inifinity Kappa 100 : 20 ...
Proceed AMP2 : 22
Tag Mc LAren T32R : 15 ???

[joeinid]

Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.


I have a Fadel "metal coffin" 1920's tube radio! Next oldest is a late 40's Valco tube guitar amp.

[Randy Myers]

I got rid of all my vintage gear when got out of this hobby back in the day... jumping back in a few years ago I have tried a lot of different gear, relearning :D...

Well all my tubes are NOS, so I don't really count those... but I picked up a museum quality McIntosh that looks and sounds like the day it rolled out of the factory. Growing up in the shadow of the McIntosh factory I simply need one of their pieces...

The 754 amplifier is from about 1990... so pushing 30 years old...

http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24157&stc=1

[puroagave]

Marantz 8b (59 yrs)
ARC SP-3 (46 yrs)
Linn LP12 (46 yrs)
Quad ESL (61 yrs)

and how much progress has been made in the intervening years? :)

[FDPDK]

Must be my loudspeakers
Focus Audio FS788 which i bought in 2007
and my CD player Audio Aero Prima , also from 2007 ( but don't use it a lot after i got a Lumin streamer )

[Randy Myers]

I just remembered the Technics tuner... it is from back in the late '70s early '80s. I actually had one in my system back in the day. It is also pictured in the photo above :).

[Mechnutt]

Sansui Tuner from 1962

Luxman T-110 tuner, 1976 or 77

Thoren's TD-145 TT, 1976 or 77

Pioneer PL-55x TT 1977

Technic's SU-7600 Integrated Amp-1976

Hitachi Tuner 1978

Original Disc Washer 1977 or 79

All in excellent working condition except for the Sansui which needs a little work.

[Swisstrips]

Sansui Tuner from 1962

Luxman T-110 tuner, 1976 or 77

Thoren's TD-145 TT, 1976 or 77

Pioneer PL-55x TT 1977

Technic's SU-7600 Integrated Amp-1976

Hitachi Tuner 1978

Original Disc Washer 1977 or 79

All in excellent working condition except for the Sansui which needs a little work.

What about the end user? Boom! :) [emoji23]


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[nicoff]

Marantz 8b (59 yrs)
ARC SP-3 (46 yrs)
Linn LP12 (46 yrs)
Quad ESL (61 yrs)

and how much progress has been made in the intervening years? :)

Amazing! [emoji106]

[Mike B.]

I own a number of tube tuners for the 1950's. I have four Fisher brand and a couple H.H. Scott. Also a Mac MR55 which is their first tuner. It is mono AM/FM with provision for adding a multiplex unit.

[mep]

Technics SP-10 MKII table
SME 3012-R arm
JBL 4345 speakers

[Dr Morbius]

My oldest is an HH Scott 272 from 1960 with a Empire 398 turntable from 1963. I also have a pair of Cornscala's that started out as a circa 1981 Cornwall's and modified about 11 years ago. My newest is a Bluesound Vault 2 which is fantastic!!!

[david1111]

My oldest must be the Conrad Johnson PV-5 preamp. I think it was made in '84 or '86, although my Kef R107's were around the same time.

Dave

[jdandy]

My Micro Seiki DD-40 turntable is 39 years old. My McIntosh MA230 integrated amplifier is 54 years old. My JBL 4312A 3-way monitors are 30 years old. My McIntosh 4300V receiver is 30 years old.

[Shadowfax]

Original Sony Walkman AM-FM from 1980 and it still works.

[brad225]

In my shop I have a Marantz 2230 with mahogany case from 1972-74. Feels like a time warp each time I turn it on. I have only owned it for 15 years or so but purchased it for the nostalgia. It plays through a pair of Radio Shack Minimus 7 speakers. I have a pair of Spica TC50's in storage that still sound amazing for what they were and cost.

[still-one]

Since I replaced my original Momentum pre-amp with the new HD version my oldest piece of gear is now my Alexandria X2 S2's.

[kzhtoo]

Magico original S3, released in late 2013.

[Jack]

Sansui TU-717 released in 1977

[Dr Morbius]

Both my Empire 298 Turntable from 1962 and my HH Scott Stereomaster 272 from either 1961 or '62, not sure which.

[MikeCh]

Audio Research SP-11, circa 1987. Getting ready to compare it to my ARC LS27 that's been running in my downstairs setup for the past 5 months. Should be an interesting comparison for me. Both are excellent sounding preamplifiers.

[maniek34]

Kenwood KT-615 from 1979.

[astrotoy]

One that I use as my main source component is my Ampex ATR-102 tape machine which dates from the late '70's, a bit older than my 40 year old daughter. My other ATR-102 dates from the same period, although I only use it for dubbing tapes. My prize collection of 200 reels of safety master tapes dates from the late '70's to late '80's. Next oldest, again in very frequent use when I am digitizing my analogue collection is my Pacific Microsonics Model Two which dates from the late '90's to about 2000. That puts it around the same age as my Avantgarde Duo speakers and Cary 2A3 Monoblock SET amps which drive them. I bought all of these used, starting about 12 years ago.

Larry

[Randy Myers]

My McIntosh MR7083 tuner was sold from 1990-1995...

[Shadowfax]

Just picked up some Lowboy 3s from 1971 from the original owner. Sounding awesome.

[Dr Morbius]

I guess my speakers,RTR model 10's I think they're from 74 or 75.. Yes she’s my wife, and she cook’s too! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… .Let me know if you ever get divorced.:sneaky:

[treitz3]

Hello all. While "technically" not a component in the main rig or secondary rig, it is the oldest.

It is on route (being shipped) to the house as I type this. It is a 1923 Stewart Warner tubed radio, Model 300.

I thought it would be a cool piece of kit to be displayed in the stereo room.

Tom

[Dr Morbius]

Hello all. While "technically" not a component in the main rig or secondary rig, it is the oldest.

It is on route (being shipped) to the house as I type this. It is a 1923 Stewart Warner tubed radio, Model 300.

I thought it would be a cool piece of kit to be displayed in the stereo room.

Tom
Well, that beats me by 40 years!

[Mike Lavigne]

the oldest component in my system is also the best sounding one; the MR 70 tape preamps (https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/ak-hot-rodded-ampex-atr-102s-w-mr-70-preamps-replaces-my-studers.36288/), from 1965. 4 of them. they are hot rodded. they do use Nuvistor tubes from 1965.

the second oldest component in my system are my two Ampex ATR-102 tape decks joined to the MR 70 preamps, from 1976, they are also both hot rodded.

[rbbert]

Technics RS-1506, from 1977.

[Vintage_Tube]

My Akai GX-400D R-R in silver/black w/blue VU meters (#185 of 200 made) which I purchased in 1974 on Okinawa & had the heads relapped by JRF Magnetic Scientifics a few years ago.

Best to all,

Bob

[chops]

Let's see. Currently in operation...

Pioneer RT-1020L - 1974
Technics SL-1700MK2 - 1979
Nakamichi 582 - 1979

Needs a little work (belts & re-cap)
JVC KD-A8 - 1980
Yamaha K-1020 - 1985