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

@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

3 more receivers I had over the years.

Yamaha CR-1020, Receiver currently in Garage/Shop System

Fisher 500C Tube Receiver (ready for sale) (VAS has 2nd one to align the tuner).

I traded something for the 2nd one, can't remember what.

Fisher 800C, sometimes called the Executive (500C with AM tuner added).

I bought a whole console just to get the receiver, and some nice firewood.