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brandon2

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Homage to those who are pleased with your audio rig
How did I get there? Lots of trading in and trading up when I was in my 20s. Finally, in 1983, after I turned 34, I purchased ADS 1230 speakers and never looked back. Amp is a Quad 405 and pre-amp, a Nakamichi 410, both purchased in late 1977. Sti... 
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
Do diligence. The only two things I bought used and kept was a pair of Sennheiser 595 ear speakers and a Yamaha T-70 tuner. Both arrived safe and sound and still work  A Yamaha C-4 preamp stopped working through the speakers w/i two weeks, though ... 
Check this system out!
Them that has gets. I like the fact that audio has been a lifelong passion of his and not just some whim.that he decided to spend his fortune on. I don't envy what he  has, because I'm happy with what I've got. I would like to hear it. I guess I'd... 
amplifier longevity
I've had my Quad 405 power amp for 44 years. Other than having it recapped 3 years ago, it's been 100% reliable. .   
Dustcover Blues
Curious problem. I hear no difference in sound whether the dust cover is up or down on my TD 166 mk2 Thoreans.   
Still happily using vintage gear?
Still happy with my old gear: ADS 1230 speakers (1983), Thorens TD166 mk table (1985), Yamaha T3 tuner (1982 - though I bought it used 4 years ago), Quad 405 power amp (Dec. 1977), Nakamichi 410 pre-amp (Dec, 1977), NAD CD player (2016). My Sumiko...