The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you?

 Sansui G-4700, purchased in 1980 with money saved from a Summer job while in college. 

 

Onkyo TX-220 purchased at age 18 and a pair of 3rd or 4th hand Fisher speakers. I don't know if I've been any happier with my gear than I was then.

The Fisher 500c.  Still have the Dual 1019

I never understood the need for a receiver other than as a throwback to the old wireless in the livingroom.

My Garage/Shop system was driven by this wonderful Tandberg 2080. my friend Wayne at Harvey's told me when it was hitting the used shelf.

The connectors in the back pulled out, mostly my fault tugging in tight space.