QUOTE (cheaptrick77 @ Jul 8 2008, 12:41 AM)

I realize that the
music is the most important thing, but I still prefer owning a tangible
ALBUM -- complete with liner notes and cover art
There is just something soulless to me about simply "downloading"...
I'll second that...but in a vinyl kind of way!!!!!!
QUOTE (max89 @ Jul 8 2008, 06:32 PM)

Well that is very admirable and beautiful in a way! You can download the album cover too these days... ha

No downloads here boys! I really enjoy collecting and listening to the
real originals.
Here are a couple of my favorites along with some pictures of my 70s classic rock entertainment room. My room is complete with vintage late 70s/early 80s solid state/analog stereo system. I've had all the components restored to factory spec.
Every Texan should be required to listen to
Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings, from ZZ Top's 1974 Fandango LP at least once before they die!
Speakers:
- Norman Labs 331, circa 1983 (on the stands)
- Boston Acoustics A100, circa 1980
Amp: Technics SU-8600, circa 1976
Tuner: Technics ST-8600, circa 1976 (not shown)
Equalizer: Sansui SE-7, circa 1980
Turntable: Kenwood KD-5070 w/ Grado "Prestige" series cartridge, circa 1978
PS:
Hope to be going to Ft. Worth this weekend to pick up a pair of vintage JBL L36 speakers. Wife is going to shoot me when she find out I'm buying more stuff!