Your first stereo system


What was your first stereo or hi fi music system? What do you remember best about it? What were its strengths? Its weaknesses? What music provided you the most enjoyment from it? What did you trade in first and why? My first system was from Lafayette Radio Electronics. It consisted of a very small integrated amp, two small book shelf speakers, and a turntable I don't remember much about. I was thrilled to have the tiny amp, it provided much better sound than an a.m. radio, in such a small package. My system was in the basement of my parents home, with the speakers on opposite sides of my round water bed! The first "up grade" was to a cool looking Garrard turntable with a clear plastic hinged cover. My favorite music of the time was by Jim Morrison and the Doors. That system did its best to light my fire, and the memory of it still does.
richardmonk
Tubegroover, it reminds me of the question...."is it better to be a happy pig or an unhappy philosopher?" Charlie
1979 Dual 621 with ortofon Cartridge.kenwood 8100 Int Amp Kenwood 8300 tuner JVC Cassette deck.Klipsch Hersey speakers.lamp cord and Supplier included interconnects.I got 20 years out of it.Best 2K i ever spent.Sold it off over the last year.I will never forget the pleasure this system brought me.It may have not been HI FI but it brought many hours of enjoyment.