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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
uzj100
25 posts
 
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
6 posts
 
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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unreceivedogma
1,000 posts
 
Except for the 3 year old room, my gear is 35 years old or much older (speakers are from 1956, almost as old as me). I’m happy with it. I’d put it up against most new stuff these days. 

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grossman616
130 posts
 
I have a Thorens TD 320 since new, it's about 35 yrs old. I also have a Scott LK -150 early 60' vintage, dual mono tube amp,I bought as a teenager. It's been in storage for years ( I know it's a crime) needs some TLC, was saving it for "the Beach House" but that has yet to happen. Maybe someone would like to restore it.. Most of my stuff is a mix of gear from the 90's and early 21 century. A lot of updated McCormack gear in particular....
sgreg1
612 posts
 
I am still running my Pioneer tt that was purchased in 1974. Another that is not in my main system but still pulling duty at my wife's business in my Sansui 7070 receiver. This Sansui has been left on and running steady for the last 30 years. Only time turn off was power failures. It was purchased new in 1975.
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