frankmarsi, we may be similar in age, although I expect I have a couple of years on you. But like Lew, I was left wondering about the purpose of your post.
In fact I suspect these audio sites are the playground for far more folks in the second halves of their lives than for younger ones. For interest in "antique" systems you might like to visit the Vintage section at Audio Asylum.
For myself I built Dynakits for ST-70, PAS-3 and FM-3 in 1966 as part of my first stereo. That included a Dual 1009. Today there are still those who admire that Dual but I can't say I'd ever seek one out again. Still, I just ordered new tweeters to upgrade a mint pair of Dyna A-25s I intend to set up in the den/office after I move. I'm also looking at current upgraded versions of the ST-70 to drive them. So again like Lew, there are many who have not forgotten the merits of quality older components.
Oh yes, I'm also awaiting a Dual 1229 from a friend who bought it new but no longer uses it to install in that den system. I'll reserve my Technics SP-10 Mk 2A for my main system.
In fact I suspect these audio sites are the playground for far more folks in the second halves of their lives than for younger ones. For interest in "antique" systems you might like to visit the Vintage section at Audio Asylum.
For myself I built Dynakits for ST-70, PAS-3 and FM-3 in 1966 as part of my first stereo. That included a Dual 1009. Today there are still those who admire that Dual but I can't say I'd ever seek one out again. Still, I just ordered new tweeters to upgrade a mint pair of Dyna A-25s I intend to set up in the den/office after I move. I'm also looking at current upgraded versions of the ST-70 to drive them. So again like Lew, there are many who have not forgotten the merits of quality older components.
Oh yes, I'm also awaiting a Dual 1229 from a friend who bought it new but no longer uses it to install in that den system. I'll reserve my Technics SP-10 Mk 2A for my main system.