The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you?

Dynaco ST70 w FM5 tuner, AR2Ax speakers, and Thorens TT.

Bought from Audio by Zimet

I've had various Radio Shack all-in-one systems in my teens. Then I got a JC Penny MCS component system in the early 80s. Then once I found the local hifi shops, I started experimenting with various receivers and tape decks then CD players. I've had Kenwood, Aiwa, Yamaha, Nakamichi. For my vintage system, I still have my Denon PMA 757, B&O Beogram TT, Denon tape deck and Canton speakers from the mid-late 80s. Enjoy the journey!

@evank  haha ... similar experience.  Bought NAD 7220PE with Spectrum 208A speakers back in early 80s.  Still have them both ....

During high school (1969-1973), I was working at an appliance store that sold a decent range of audio equipment. I purchased an inexpensive system just before starting college. It consisted of a Pioneer SX-525 receiver, some lower end KLH 2 way speakers and a Garrard turntable with a Shure cartridge. These humble beginnings led to a lifelong passion for music and audio electronics. 

@blackbag20  I had it with ADS B7 bookshelves and a Dual CS5000 turntable