Gentlemen, there is room in our world for all to express opinion, but I believe it is polite to do so without condemning, insulting or dismissing opposing views.

I have been involved in hi-fi since the 1970's. I started out with two mono tape recorders using the internal valve amps to drive home made speakers to get stereo from my Garrard SP25 with Decca Deram Ceramic cartridge! I eventually ended up with a Quad 33/303, Thorens TD125 / Shure V15 III and Spendor BC1's that were later traded for JBL L100's (as I played mostly rock). I ran that system for many years, till the end of the 90's in fact when I started to upgrade and my current setup is listed below.

I was satistfied with the old system untill I explored the more modern equipment and discovered how much better is was..and still is! My Garrard 401 is a "vintage" turntable but I don't use it because it is old, I use it because it sounds good, if it didn't it would be on the same scrap heap I threw my JBL's on 6 years ago! BUT... Some people enjoy the "vintage" sound or just get pleasure from keeping the old gear running, just as many people enjoy owning and driving vintage cars. Even the owners of these vehicles will mostly admit that they do not compare technically with today's vehicles, but it gives them pleasure to drive them. Personally I don't get it, but what harm does their opinion do to me or you? None!

I drive a 3.2 BMW Z4M... would I ever go back to driving the Ford Cortina (Taurus) I dove in the 70's? Never, but some people love nostalgia and probably adore their old Ford like a baby and pobably look after it better than I do my BMW which will be traded in when I get bored with it!

Now, which of us is right or wrong? The answer is none of us. We are just different and I believe we should celebrate our differences rather than condemn or ridicule others for expressing an opinion or passion.