growing up the cool rich kids had marantz amp/tuners. everyone had something. from a heath kit on up. i remember many homes in the 60's where the dad had made their own hi-fi equiptment. in 1967 our folks got a 3 pc KLH unit because my dad had no tech skills. it had a gerard turntable, a walnut base cabinet, an fm (only) radio and a plexi lid. and two separate beautific walnut speakers with the familiar tweed speaker cloth. I still have the speakers. they have a really warm sound. a friend has a (mid cost range) 80's sony component system that always sounded crisp yet really cold. im not buying into the whole ultra high end audio system thing and most of the component legacy pissing contest that really has no limit. i get it but i dont want it and i cant get near to affording it. ive had a jvc micro system for years that i find it totally satisfactory. it has a good sound and looks good too. i guess the old model of component systems is a good idea but mostly over priced audio overkill. besides who can crank it with out getting the thump thump thump from offended neighbors. i like the idea of integrating the tv laptop and radio, etc. but i also think this shouldnt cost much more than 200-300 smackers and look good too.
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- bill 1-17-2005 8:19 pm