Early 70s. Dual 1219 (used), Shure M91ED, (later Stanton 681EE, ACD-XLM cartridges in Technics SL-1100 table), Sansui AU-999 integrated (used), home built Altec horns system with newly released 15" 411 woofers in sealed enclosures. All this in an average size bedroom. Could open the windows while playing an album and hear it across most of the block. Big hit with friends, less so with adult neighbors. Great memories!
Do you rember your first?
I went over to Peter Edward's house, after school one day. He puts on a record by Simon and Garfunkel, called Sounds of Silence. Anybody ever hear of them,? Anyway, he puts, the song I am a Rock on and I'm blown away at what I'm hearing from his dad's Fisher reciever, Empire turntable(that was state of the art, at the time) and AR 3a Speakers. The bass was freaking me out. He played more and more and then let me groove with his dad's headphones. Whoa! This was big time for this 9th grader. I was hooked. After saving, and saving, (my parents didn't have the money, although, I believe they helped me a little) I bought my first hi end system. You've got to remember, this was a time I was listening to a Victrola, and my Mom's Zeneith reined supreme. I purchased a Lafayette receiver, Garrad turntable and the AR 4xs. I bought the Simon and Garfunkel album that Pete played for me, and I was in heaven. The rest is history. Thanks Pete.