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Still happily using vintage gear?

I was sitting listening to my main system consisting of an Audio Research SP8 preamp, NYAL Moscode 600 Maxi, Vandersteen 5 speakers, Thorens TD126MkIII with Sumiko Blue Point, VPI HW16, and was completely satisfied, again, with the experience. (Kimber 12TC, Morrow, Straightwire, AQ and Furman accessories)
All the equipment has been well cared for and kept in good repair: caps replaced, TT overhauled etc.
But it has an average age of about 30 years!
I love reading about all the latest gear, and lust after some of it dearly, but... I'm satisfied with what I have.
I'm playing with digital and having my fun with that, but I was wondering:
Is anyone else still happy with equipment that is now considered "vintage"?
(I don't think of it as "vintage", I just think of it as long-lasting!)
So... what's the oldest piece in your rig?
Mine is the Moscode. 40 years young.

fredapplegate
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roadwhorerecords
257 posts
 
Pair of AR9lsi pushed by Perreaux PMF2150B/SM2 and an old Hafler setup w/ DH110, DH500 driving a pair of Mission 707se and a DH120 driving a STAX headphone.
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dinov
798 posts
 
I have two McIntosh MC30s circa 1957, paired with an MX110Z early 1960’s. I am in love with the sound and will probably never part with them. This is my vintage system. I have a main system which is more current and an office system anchored by a 1960 MC240. I love he sound and looks of all of these. Life is good. 
mglik
888 posts
 
My system is mostly new except my sole source, a beautifully restored Woodsong Garrard 301. I searched for many years for a good used restored 301 and finally found one. Not only it is at the center of my system, after getting it I upgraded my entire system to match the quality and beauty. I think the original 301 is about 60+ years young. Still competes with the best. And I still long for the sound of my Quad 57s. I lived joyfully with them for 10 years. Ultimately decided I needed more dynamics, bass and treble. But the 57’s midrange can still be compared to the best. After all, most of the music is in the middle.
Surprised more folks have not mentioned 57s.
chorus
976 posts
 
5 years ago I had my parents HH Scott 350a receiver restored.
It sounded pretty nice too! 
My DAC and Streamer are newer but my Tannoy FSMs are
1987ish and they are going nowhere.


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