This is the oldest component I use, but only for listening to sports broadcasts.
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Down to the Denon DP80 w/Stax UA-7/CF tonearm, Sony ST-J75 & ST-AT6 & Yamaha T-2 tuners. All are Japanese TOTL pieces from the late '70s - early '80s era with fresh caps, etc., as needed.

1973 Marantz 2226 B receiver. Sill running like a champ.

Actually, all my stuff is vintage from thrift stores or flea markets:


1973. Marantz 2226 B Receiver
1980. Yamaha p550 turntable with 1984 signet A/T cartridge.
1981. Yamaha Cr 600 receiver
1984. Baby Advent
1981. Adc sound shaper two mk 2. Eq
1991. DCM. Timeframe 600
1991. Adcom. Gfa 535l.

In use, a restored Citation 1 & 2 amp and preamp from the early 1960s. I also use a 1970s MR 78 tuner on a daily basis.

I also have a Scott 299 amp (1958) and 330B tuner (1956). These are on display, but not in use. The amp works, the tuner needs repair. I'm the second owner of these, and have had them since 1976.

1978: Otari 5050B R/R Tape Deck; Technics M85 Cassette Deck

Michael.......I remember the ADS L880 speakers well. They sound very good. As I remember, the dome midrange and tweeter sound very open and detailed. Do you still have this pair? Ever think of installing HiFi Tuning fuses in the fuse holders on the back?

Oh Soulbear... I like these old Marantz ... :thumbsup:

Cheeers
Arnie

Not my oldest, but certainly one of my prettiest . . . . Got this one new in 1979

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This is my oldest piece. An ELAC Miracord 40A that's been in the family since new, back in the mid 60's. Still mint other than the fact I need a new idler wheel for it. And it's a darn good sounding TT too!

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