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    So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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!

    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?

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    Quote Originally Posted by Twisted View Post
    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!

    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 ?


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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ohbythebay View Post
    Do my tubes from 1959 count ? Or my early 1960's Motorola Tube amp ?


    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!

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    Quote Originally Posted by Twisted View Post
    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!
    I will try and grab a photo tomorrow.
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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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.



    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.



    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.



    My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.
    1: VPI Classic w/Shelter 501 & Lenco L-70 with Zyx Yatra, EMM Labs CDSAse, Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC, Primare PRE-32 pre, T+A a1530r amp, Harbeth SHL-5 speakers.

    2: NAD M51 pre/DAC, Pass Aleph 30 amp, Quad ESL-63pro speakers.

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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



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

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    I thought of another audio component I have that's actually 53 years old...My Ears
    MAIN RIG: Equipment: Marantz SR4023 as Pre / Velleman K4040 Tube Power Amp / Yamaha M65 Power Amp / Polk Monitor 70's with Polk Sub / ClearAudio Concept table with Musical Surroundings Phonomena II Phono Stage and ClearAudio Concept MC cart /Pioneer PL500 TT with AT440MLa

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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.
    1: VPI Classic w/Shelter 501 & Lenco L-70 with Zyx Yatra, EMM Labs CDSAse, Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC, Primare PRE-32 pre, T+A a1530r amp, Harbeth SHL-5 speakers.

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnVF View Post
    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.




    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!!!
    Doug



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    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.

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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?



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    My Mac mini. 2009.
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    Nowadays 2009 is already vintage gear!
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    Realistic TM-7 tuner, 1960's.
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    The cabin system - Lafayette

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnVF View Post
    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.




    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.



    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.



    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlb2 View Post
    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...

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    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.

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

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

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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by MusicDirector View Post
    I'm as old as my ears and a little older than my Marantz 2238b.
    Music Doctor...I like your quote

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    This was the 2nd amplifier I ever owned, I still have it put away. Needs some TLC..LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by jleon92f View Post
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    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.

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    McIntosh MA5100 integrated : 1968.
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    I have a vinyl LP from 1957 - "What is Hi-Fi"

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    My fully working Nakamichi ZX-9 1981
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    I have Fisher 500B
    Will snap some picture tomorrow.
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    Dang you guys have some killer "Vintage"!

    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!

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    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.

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



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    Quote Originally Posted by the_nines View Post
    I have a few older pieces, but I would have to say this:



    ......
    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.
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    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

    A 1964 Eico Tube Tuner- Eico ST-96 AM-FM tuner | HiFi Engine

    A Luxman T-110 Tuner from 1975 in mint condition- AllegroSound * Luxman T-110 fm stereo tuner

    And a Technics SU7600 integrated amp from 1976
    My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.

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    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. U-1:3.jpg
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    Late 50's SME 3009 series II and late 70's Thorens TD160 MKII

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    Hi Jeff,

    That is one gorgeous looking table!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnVF View Post
    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.



    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.



    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.



    My oldest component is probably either my Dynaco MKIIIs or one of my turntables, probably my Empire 208 which dates to Nov. 1960.
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    Quote Originally Posted by A/V Solutions View Post
    Late 50's SME 3009 series II and late 70's Thorens TD160 MKII

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    Gorgeous!!!!


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    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.


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    If you want to talk old, let's talk old. I have a 1928 RCA Radiola model 60 console tube radio.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lefisc View Post
    I actually think of myself as my oldest component.
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    Re: So how old is your "oldest" component?

    Well since I sold my MS-300 last week that makes my Momentums my oldest piece(s) of gear.
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    My Infinity RS IIa speakers. All original from ~1983. In my future two channel room... Soon to be replaced with much newer speakers...vintage 1989 Betas!

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Regrets View Post
    Looks great Andre….I'd love to be able to hear those!
    Thank's you are welcomed anytime.
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