“This is a hi-fi record boom that we haven’t seen in decades,” says Jon Derda at Mobile Fidelity Recordings. Not only are record pressing plants booked a half-year in advance, but many turntable and stereo companies are backordered for months. Fifty years later these buyers are hitting 70 and in the process of downsizing - and emptying their attics of once-prized electronics. In the 1970’s, the demographic driving the stereo boom was between the ages of 18-24. Simple math will tell you why this is as good a time as ever to be on the lookout for used components. The search can also be an excellent way to learn about makes and models and availability - and determine how much it will all cost. The next part in our intro to hi-fi series focuses on used marketplaces and how to find deals on vintage gear.įinding a killer vintage amp or turntable in the wild might seem like a fluke, but if you have an idea of what you are looking for and do your homework, your chances increase exponentially.
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