some 70's and 80's receivers seem to be popular


Is this just nostalgia? I thought the concensus was that even the best solid state during that era was harsh and hard to listen to for long. That is certainly my memory. I almost quit listening to the stereo back then, until I got tube amplification and realized what the problem had been (well, having been suckered into switching to cd's was also part of it). But now some of that equipment seems to attract fans and bidders. Are they just dreaming?
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Well, I don't know if it was my 16-year-old ears or what, but I spent endless hours in the 70's parked in front of my AR Receiver (AR turntable, Shure V15 type 2 cart., Dynaco A25 speakers) in total bliss.
I must have listened to the White Album or Tapestry or Steppenwolf Gold or Blood Sweat + Tears a hundred times each.
Of course, I guess I should have gotten out more to get a life...