What was your first "hi-end" component ?

[W9TR]

Wow - that’s an original Phillips Pronto remote on the top of that baby.

[clpetersen]

Originally Posted by Bob Bubeck

While still at Cornell in 1974-75 I put together what I would call my first complete "hi-end" stereo consisting of a Dayton Wright SPM preamp, an ESS 100 stereo power amp, ESS Heil AMT-5 speakers, an ERA turntable fitted with a Transcriptors Vestigial tonearm (slightly modified) with an ADC XLM cartridge. The AMT-5's were the first hi-end purchase that led to the rest with the ESS 100 being a good sounding match with the Heils.

Sounded awful good to me at the time.

Bob
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Sources: ClearAudio Jubilee MC/ClearAudio Innovation Wood TT w/Universal Arm 9”; MCT500 CD/SACD transport; OPPO 205; NAD C446 Internet Tuner; Nakamichi 670ZX cassette deck. Electronics: MacIntosh C2700 preamp w/DA2 and MC462 power amp. Speakers: Wilson Yvettes Headphones: MacIntosh MHP 1000 Interconnects: Transparent G5 balanced and speaker cables; MCT - MCT500 -> C2700.Power cords: Transparent (on preamp, power amp and transport). Surge protected. Record and CD maintenance : Kirmuss KA-RC-1 ultrasonic. L’Art du Son CD treatment.

Hi Bob - Fellow Cornellian (graduated in '80's) - a Yamaha RX-500, Boston Acoustic Speakers, and a Magnavox CDB-650 CD player - shortly after graduating and getting my first job. I didn't like working too much so went to grad school but kept the gear for 10+ years. Good times.

[McIntosh-maTRiX]

Originally Posted by W9TR

Wow - that’s an original Phillips Pronto remote on the top of that baby.

Exactly, but branded Marantz, and with a battery pack that still works today, after 21 years and still recharges...

[W9TR]

I gave up on my Prontos when they started to fail after years of continuous use. A unique product I do miss.

[McIntosh-maTRiX]

Originally Posted by W9TR

A unique product I do miss.

You're absolutely right, one of the best remotes ever built...