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RE: Mass Market gear, then versus now

Posted by Phil D (D) on June 12, 2007 at 11:23:43

In Reply to: Mass Market gear, then versus now posted by DavidLD on June 12, 2007 at 04:57:20:

I'd like to put a twist on this topic....

Do you think the quality was better in the 50's, 60's and 70's than it is today?

I am talking about build quality, not technological advances.

I'm sure you have heard the saying: "They don't build them like they used to..." My response is, yes, they do....it's called "High-End!"

I put a Marantz 2220B against a newer Kenwood 125 Watt amp and the Marantz ate the Kenwood's lunch...and dinner! The Marantz had much more depth and clairity!

And don't get me started on those tall, skinny, dual 6.5" woofer speakers that sell for $1000 that are made in China.....I'd take a pair of JBL L65's any day over the crap sold by Best Buy today! And no, I am not an old fogy.....

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