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Found this forum and lurked awhile, lots of knowledge here. Basically for me, I haven't bought a stereo since the early 70's. Now the kids are gone and I have space and a little money. I went shopping and found that I don't know anything about stereos anymore. The regular shops don't carry pioneer speakers or Receivers. Everyone has cheap plastic units that are really multi-piece boom boxes. I loved putting together a system years ago, just am lost now!!!! I hope to find out what I have missed over the last 40 years, or where to reclaim the past.

Rick
 
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good gear can be found and a quality system can be assembled. Good places to start would be craigslist, garage sales, little nickle ads, estate sales and thrift shops can sometimes yield fabulous finds. Lots of good records stores out there as well to pick up old favorites and more.

welcome aboard.
 
Welcome aboard Rick..

Where are you from??

The only new part of my system is the cd player. Everything else is from the 70's...
 
Rick,

My experience is similar to yours. Stereo shops have disappeared and the big box stores sell mostly junk home theater. It's not that stereo is dead, it's just harder to find and demo. Thanks mostly to IC's, over the decades the source and amplifier choices in the middle of the spectrum have narrowed, if not disappeared altogether. I think value speaker choices have faired better. Depending on your budget, plenty of hand built hi-end is still out and there is always vintage.
 
Welcome to AK and now that you are about to begin your journey for the elusive gear you seek there will be no turning back.
 
I am from Dallas. I will be looking at thrift shops tomorrow. Hope to find some good stuff. Thanks guys!
 
Since your hifi knowledge doesn't extend past the '70s, you're actually better equipped than some younger guys when it comes to evaluating vintage gear. You'll be happy to know that the '70s are generally considered to be the Golden Age of hifi!
 
Welcome! Another great option for finding equipment is to become an AK subscriber and gain access to Bartertown.
 
Welcome aboard!
Let your ears be your guide.
I'm playing with vintage KLH speakers with modern electronics to good effect, and would suggest checking yard sales, craigslist and the Bay of e for sources of stuff that you are already familiar with... don't pay a lot!
Have fun!
Cheers, Roger
 
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