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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.

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jin78
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My B system, in the living room are pieces from my original "starter system" when I first got into Hi-Fi a couple of years ago.

Dynaco PAS-3x, Dynaco ST-70, Pioneer PL-518 TT w/ Nagaoka Mp110 cart, Pair of Klipsch SB-3 Bookshelves...

While my A system walks all over it in terms of performance, there’s still something fun and special going on with this B system that I really enjoy. I would like to replace the speakers one day with something truly vintage. Perhaps Dynaco A-25’s ??


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asvjerry
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@jin78, the A-25's would 'round it all out, in a 'species sort of fashion'.

Not a bad thing, that.  It's not bad when one still enjoys ones' 'roots', so to speak.  And it gives a taste of what the designers had in mind and ears. ;)

Happy shopping. *S*
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cns1946
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New Luxman and Melco electronics driving vintage Altec Lansing A7-8 Voice of the Theatre speakers built new in 1974. Also have a set of Altecs from 1960 inherited from our dad. Both sets still sound good


uzj100
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Short answer, yes.
All SAE components:
Mark III CM Amp
Mark 1 Pre-amp
Mark XXVIII Parametric equalizer
Mark VI Tuner
Thorens TD 125 w/ SME 3009 tone arm and Ortofon Black cartridge
Infinity Kappa 8i speakers
Fortunately, have found a repair shop not too far from me that is a big SAE fan
With the exception of the speakers, everything's 50 years old now!
atom
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Current set up, Acoustat 8800,  Quicksilver M135 amps, Joule Electra LA150 preamp, Versa Dynamics 2.0 turntable . Rebuilding over the top  Apogee Divas right now because I can and it keeps me busy.
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