RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good

Posted by AJ (A) on August 22, 2016 at 17:43:53

In Reply to: RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good posted by BillH on August 22, 2016 at 17:15:12:

True enough on the era for economy, hair and politics.

I got out of university in the late 80s and went through 2 recessions in 4 years after school. I was born about 10 years to late to be able to afford the stuff in the 80s that was considered SOTA- too young.

Now as I'm able to afford things... high end has gotten stratospheric. You used to be able to , if you saved your pennies, afford TOTL ARC for instance, now it a bit of a joke, more like buying a Range Rover.

The good news is the internet is the great equalizer and good used equipment is easy to source now. Dealers who add little value - other than place the order for a not on display piece of equipment are cast aside - good riddance. There used to be a plethora of good dealers that stocked high end and added value. Now they are few and far between , take your money for simply taking the order.

I have spent many many many tens of thousands of $ at dealers - save for one -they are mostly happy to take your money and run. Unfortunately, the best dealer nearby me- the principle passed away and now is a shell of what it was.

Lack of good dealers, web based economy and the cash drain to taxes and erosion of the middle class buying power = very little velocity in this category for North America.

More........

How about,

Dayton Wright, SOTA turntables, Bedini, Electrocompaniet, Syrinx, Goldmund turntables ( surprisingly affordable compared to todays offerings) etc. cool stuff back then ..

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Topic - So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - airtime 08:17:45 08/22/16 (15)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - Bold Eagle 18:31:31 09/02/16 (0)

The gear reflected the changing musical trends..... - viridian 07:46:55 08/27/16 (2)

Good point - airtime 09:42:24 08/28/16 (1)

RE: Good point - Crazy Dave 21:23:52 08/28/16 (0)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - AudioSoul 20:42:10 08/22/16 (2)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - FRG7SWL 10:14:05 08/23/16 (1)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - Crazy Dave 13:40:25 08/24/16 (0)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - AJ 17:01:44 08/22/16 (5)

I agree the 80s were best..Not only that, - Michael Samra 18:06:11 08/22/16 (0)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - BillH 17:15:12 08/22/16 (3)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - Crazy Dave 14:03:46 08/24/16 (1)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - BillH 08:28:21 08/25/16 (0)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - AJ 17:43:53 08/22/16 (0)

"Decline of the period"? - E-Stat 10:42:51 08/22/16 (0)

RE: So what did happen in the 80's that made the 70s look so good - 6bq5 09:03:54 08/22/16 (0)

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