Old tube versus new tube gear

To many, an ideal dream system would be full Western Electric theater equipment.
Big passion and big wallets are needed to accomplish such a collection.
I think of Brook amplifiers and preamplifiers or full Marantz, the later of which Al has posted at times of having had and enjoyed! All should be made "healthy" utilizing original parts retaining original character, and IMO with period speakers.
I bet that I could be happy with either system for life.
I have a modern SET system that I know I can be happy with for life!
Top shelf done right is all good and timeless!!

Paul Klipsch favored the Brook amplifiers and was most fond of the 12A model during his earlier K-horn development.
"What this country needs is a good five watt amplifier" PWK

Marakanetz,
Sounds even more funny today cause' I smile more and more each day. :)
-Wavelength Cardinal Signature SE 300B (in Zebrewood)
-Wavelength Silver 45 prototype (commissioned by Larry Alan Kay)

Thank you Al,
Modern speaker designs are up to par and some perhaps much more so,
I would certainly imagine.
My idea of the pairing with vintage speakers of the day was purely nostalgic.