Oldest piece of audio gear you currently use

consttraveler · « **Reply #220 on:** 17 Feb 2022, 05:24 pm »

Mark Levinson 380s Preamp from the 80's? Re-capped last year and sounds beautiful with my AGD Audion mono blocks and Spatial Audio X-5's.

musicfan2349 · « **Reply #221 on:** 17 Feb 2022, 05:31 pm »

How about a LinnLP12 Valhalla with a Rabco SL8E tonearm? (Updated with a Hana EL MC cartridge)

Was pop's. I recently serviced and retuned with new belts, lube, etc.

toddrolly · « **Reply #222 on:** 17 Feb 2022, 06:50 pm »

Scott 299C

GeorgeAb · « **Reply #223 on:** 17 Feb 2022, 09:41 pm »

Do interconnects count? My Kimber Kable KCAG interconnects are from late 90's. Well broken in silver interconnects. I paid $100 each for three 1 meter sets. They now list for $1,200 each. That should tell you something about where high end pricing has gone, or is $1,200 for a set of interconnects considered mid-fi these days?

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Philip J Fry · « **Reply #224 on:** 17 Feb 2022, 11:41 pm »

NAK 700ZXL

Craig B · « **Reply #225 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 12:51 pm »

Oldest piece I currently use is a VPI Aries Scout that I bought new about 2006. The oldest piece I have is a Denon FM-only TU-850 analog tuner that I bought new about 42 years ago. Next oldest is a B&K ST-140 power amp I bought new about 36 years ago. The Denon is the two-toned piece on the top shelf in the "sell pile" pic; the B&K is at the bottom of the whole thing.

Mitsuman · « **Reply #226 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 12:59 pm »

McIntosh MC2100 that was purchased new in 1975.

I purchased it recently from the original owner and had it brought up to spec.

A Mitsubishi DA-A10DC that I purchased new in 1978, along with the DA-C20 tuner/preamp purchased with it. Also a DA-A15DC that is in my office system.

Just recently put away a Marantz 2270 that I got from the original owner that was purchased new in 1974.

Yes I have a vintage problem.

ThePriest · « **Reply #227 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 01:59 pm »

Oldest piece in daily use is a Philips CD304MKII. From around 1984, I think??
I also have a Philips CD104 hidden away, that is probably around the same age.
They work like a charm, and the sound is really good. Surprisingly good from the 14 bit CD104...

A CD960 is awaiting my pick up at a friends place.

/The Priest

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #228 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: musicfan2349 on 17 Feb 2022, 05:31 pm

How about a LinnLP12 Valhalla with a Rabco SL8E tonearm? (Updated with a Hana EL MC cartridge)

Was pop's. I recently serviced and retuned with new belts, lube, etc.

That is arm is a mini architectural piece. It must sound great with the HANA.

sunnydaze · « **Reply #229 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 04:00 pm »

Dynaco ST-70 (1960?)

Scott 222B (1964?)

Both restored by Chris Keller in NC (retroaudiopro76 on USAM). Chris is an excellent guy to deal with: very user friendly, reasonable cost, quick turn-around, and excellent workmanship! And he spares no expense in packing an amp for bomb-proof shipping!

toocool4 · « **Reply #230 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 05:24 pm »

For me it's a Nakamichi CR-7 which dates back to the late 80's

rollo · « **Reply #231 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 08:12 pm »

Fisher 101 and Linn LP12 for kicks

charles

twitch54 · « **Reply #232 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 08:32 pm »

my 68 year old ears..........

Charles Xavier · « **Reply #233 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 08:47 pm »

Does accessories count

Discwasher record cleaning kit and Sony MDR V6 headphones
both at least 40 years old

Tone Depth · « **Reply #234 on:** 18 Feb 2022, 09:13 pm »

I purchased and built a Dynaco AF-6 tuner kit in 1973. I most recently used it 2 weeks ago while my streamer was temporarily confused by a displaced dynamic IP address, as the tuner remains connected and ready to go in my stereo.

Phil_S · « **Reply #235 on:** 19 Feb 2022, 12:14 am »

Technics SL-1200 MK3D, MFG 1980, new to me 2005.

trackball02 · « **Reply #236 on:** 19 Feb 2022, 01:36 am »

Cunningham CX-345 tubes, I use a pair in my Music Reference 45 Tube amp.
I believe they are from the early 1930s

pumpkinman · « **Reply #237 on:** 19 Feb 2022, 02:32 am »

Top right Sansui 9090DB

planet10 · « **Reply #238 on:** 19 Feb 2022, 07:07 pm »

Oldest, in the main system, is a dual mono 150w Class AB amplifier with the Sears LXI brand. Built by Toshiba or Hitachi (best guess) and then tweaked by a master tech, it powers my woofTs below 180 Hz. I have an unmodified one as well.

dave

p7842969 · « **Reply #239 on:** 5 Mar 2022, 02:36 am »

My KEF C80s that I bought new in 1985 are still in my system. I love them. Modern electrics bring out better performance than I would have ever expected.