Your First System


This should be good!!! Most of us have been in this expensive hobby for years now and have worked our way up to components we only dreamed of. I want to know what was your first system of separate components going back as far as you can remember. My first consisted of a Pioneer SX-680 receiver, a Technics SLD-1 turntable (I think that's the right model #), a Sharp tapedeck, and KLH floorstanding speakers. I was 16 at the time and thought I was the biggest badass on the block. Now, 20+ years later I have a ML 334, Meridian 507 CD, CJ PV10A, Canton Ergo 900 speakers, and a Transparent Power Isolator 4. I'm in the process of upgrading to a ML 390. It goes without saying the IC's and speaker cables are top notch as well. I know my system is WAAAYYYYY down the foodchain compared to what I've seen here but It would be interesting to see what everyone started out with.
pcook15
My first system (not counting the Sears system) was purchased used as a system. It included a Pro-Linear turntable with an Empire cartridge, Technics SU-7700 amp, and Optimus 5 speakers.
Kenwood receiver, small Advent speakers, and a Fisher turntable back in 1972.--Mrmitch
My first system was a Panasonic Panapet Ball Radio. I remember buying it for $10 back in 1971 with money from mowing lawns. I then expanded the system with a Portable Panasonic Tape Recorder that my Uncle bought for me for $20 at the army PX in 1972. I recorded songs off the air though the internal mic.
AR Receiver, AR XA Turntable w/Shure V15 Type II cartridge,
Dynaco A25 speakers, Superex ProB-V headphones.
Lamp cord for speakers, captive power cords and captive IC on the turntable.