Vintage vs. New, Risk vs. Reward

<Appreciate your highs on this topic> Ooops, s/b insights obviously. Digging and appreciate the discussion thus far and pretty much aligns to my instincts. Been investigating those LS3/5As! Wondering what class the Benchmark is given the specs/claims. Sounds interesting as well. 

I love my assemblage of old/new, it gives me the sound I can live with until I won't be around anymore to enjoy it.

Regards,

Dan

@jasonbourne52 

I agree with you, there is some old equipment that still sounds as good, if not better then some of the new stuff. Restore an old Dynaco or Marantz Tube amp and you'll have some great sound. My AR turntable sounded great until it gave up the ghost. I bet stacking four Advents would still sound great - provided the surrounds were replaced. I'd buy a set of Klipsch - if I could fit them in my house!

Other than reel/reel, cassette decks and tuners vintage gear is best avoided if sound quality is paramount.

The rest goes to nostalgia area.

Not a bad thing for sure, still there are some, after some useful upgrades, to hunt, but for a second system.

I have time, tools, skills, and professional sources to help with what I cannot do myself. That is the only way I have been able to maintain/repair my vintage equipment. It is fun and satisfying. Without time, tools, skills, go for new with warranty!!!

I have a lot of vintage equipment, that can be seen here

subsequent upgraded AR-2ax speakers

Sound so good, I bought a 2nd pair to re-hab.

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