Is there any one piece of vintage gear you most wished you owned?

Assuming vintage interests you, what one piece of vintage equipment would you most like to own?

zavato03-02-2022 5:58pm

krelldog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 333 posts 03-03-2022 at 02:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a Phillips CD 880 that I bought new in the late 80's. It still works perfectly. It has never been serviced, and its gorgeous looking.
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,591 posts 03-03-2022 at 03:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A pair of Western Electric 59A amps with meshplate 252 output tubes. The tubes alone would be worth north of $60k, so the amps would probably be north of $150k. I’ve heard a single amp, not a stereo pair, and it is easily the second best amp I’ve heard. The best, a one-of OTL would be a good choice too, but it is a bit scary operationally, so I would be more comfortable with the 59A, not that this would ever be a reality.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,105 posts 03-03-2022 at 05:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A mint Garrad 301.
jonwolfpell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 03-03-2022 at 05:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A mint pair of Altec Model 19’s in oak.
laoman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 543 posts 03-03-2022 at 06:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No. Equipment today is far better quality.