"Best" 80's HiFi System


Greetings folks..

I am looking to purchase (for a client) a Hifi system(pre amp/power amp- speakers) that is indicatively 80's.
I am looking for some suggestions or a nudge in the right direction...What would an 80's audiophile dream system consist of ??

Just for reference his current system consists of the following which he LOVES !
McIntosh MC30 (2)
McIntosh C22 Preamp
klipsch Cornwall (2)

All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch !!
anthonyz79

Nothing says the eighties like a full complement of ReVox gear. This is a stack that I restored and put together for fun a few years back. Sold all of it off except the B77 reel machine. Also built a full Pioneer Spec stack, but that’s seventies. As far as linear trackers go, the ReVox was good, but a Technics SL-10 was better, had a pile of those I refurbished and moved on. Bonus points if you can find the rare cast aluminum feet/stands that hold it at an angle.

My ReVox stack

 

Pioneer Spec stack

 

Technics SL-10 pile

 

 

High end

Cello Baby all the way around Electronics and Speakers w Micro Seik FG 1500 and Nakamichi Dragon deck

Mid to high end

VPI

Nakamichi Dragon

Kimber Cable

Yamaha separates

SARA Speakers

Oracle turntable with SME arm

Dynavector Ruby cartridge

Luxman 1120A receiver

Spender BC 1 monitors with original stands

Nakamichi Dragon cassette

I could still listen to this system and enjoy it immensely.