Hmmmmmmmmm, I am 61 and been buying equipment since 1976. You have things I have never seen in my Life, which I enjoyed. You are definitely reincarnated from the past.

Fun is what it's all about. She went outside the box to build a unique system for her listening space. Very personal and unique. Great job.

This came up on my recommended and I must say you’re the first female audiophile I’ve seen on KZfaq. I really like your system and the way you explained it, it’s a great setup. I hope more of the ladies get in to the hifi scene and strengthen this community. Thank you 🙏

Hey Geraldine - you have lots of marvellous vintage gear there! So great to see someone so young (and female) so enthused by HiFi gear!

I love this video, simply because it doesn't dig into all the guts and specs of the hi-fi universe. There's no judgement, no scrutinizing frequency response, no arguing about room acoustics - Just a passion for music and cool old stuff.

I am 60 years old and I have similar equipment, and I loved my hobby all my life. It is real Stereo sound never give it up. It is a life time hobby. Enjoy!!!!!

Wow, I can’t believe that you get hate for your speakers. Those are TAD speakers, which was a division of Pioneer. People should take a look at what new speakers from this company cost. Anyway, great system with so many unique and rare pieces!!! Cheers

The CD player is so satisfying to watch, all those buttons to push and turn, it's like an ultimate asmr experience. And it's fascinating to see all this gear still working after decades

Nice system young lady. I'm 68 and remember the good old days or as some such as myself refer to it as the golden era as the Japanese were very aggressive with introducing better and bigger products that were a bargain, especially if you were stationed over there (Japan). I miss my Teac reel to reel and other outstanding equipment after watching this! You're equipment is as current as you like, it's what you enjoy and that's what's important. Very nice system.

Just as impressive as your fascinating vintage gear is the immaculate condition you keep it in. Kudos!

I love to see so many young people get into this wonderful Hobby it's a good thing please keep it up

I love your enthusiasm Geraldine, there's nothing better than a good vintage system. I have some old Akai gear that I love.

I got my first record player when I was 19 and now I'm 21 and looking to expand my collection and audio setup and your videos have been motivating and inspiring me to do that ever since I've discovered your reels on IG. You are a ray of sunshine and I'm looking forward to learning a lot more from you !

Hey Geraldine, you have a superb collection of vintage audio gear. I love to see this type of video.

That's an awesome system to say the least. The Akai tape deck can elevate it to an even higher level by assembling your own mixtapes. Carefully filled with selections of tracks from many albums, the tapes can become the centerpiece of the system. With changeovers from one album and artist to the next on each tape well chosen, tapes autoreversed can each deliver 3 hours of continous music enjoyment for every mood. It takes time, effort and patience to build a tape collection like that but it's well worth it.

Wow ! What a beautiful system you have ! Absolutely beautiful. Every component is wonderful and unique. Never, never leave it ! If some time you want to try other components, always keep your system ! Congratulations!!

thanks for making HiFi more accessible 🥰❤️ I'm also running a vintage setup with value over out-and-out performance. at the end of the day, it sounds great for the room and furniture I'm limited by. it doesn't take much to get a very decent sounding system with a good selection of sources. I think my speakers are the cheapest component after my cables, but they make me smile everytime I listen to them ☺️

I’m here for the wholesomeness of Geraldine’s world and learning and seeing interesting audio artifacts still being enjoyed is icing. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm!

That's a really interesting collection of geat that I hadn't seen before. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

Hello Geraldine, Seeing your entire setup reminded me of a pleasant surprise that I received back in 1979. I came home from school and in my room, already set up was a brand new Zenith stereo system. I must e been the only 10 1/2 year old in my neighborhood who was a proud owner of a brand-new HiFi stereo system that an adult would own. My grandmother bought it for me. It was the Zenith IS 4020 receiver with two Zenith Allegro floor-standing (2-way) speakers. It even came with a three-tier stand for the receiver and matching two little stands for the speakers. Somebody on KZfaq actually uploaded a video of this particular receiver. The Zenith IS 4020 receiver had a built-in turntable on top and also a front loading 8-track with the usual AM/FM Tuner that glowed beautifully. The Zenith Allegro 2-way speakers were front-ported each with a tweeter and an 8-inch woofer. Over the next few years I added a cassette deck by SHARP because 8-tracks were already being slowly phased out by 1979/80 and I also added a Panasonic 7-band equalizer and two additional 2-way speakers (same size but they weren't made by Zenith) allowing me to run 4 speakers at the same time. It sounded fantastic. I kept it for 11 years before I replaced it with a Kenwood Spectrum stereo rack system. I bought the flagship model which was called either the Spectrum 790 or 890. That Zenith stereo was fantastic and so was that Kenwood. I miss them both. Your entire setup is totally fantastic! What you are doing with your channel awesome and also very important. The world needs more women out there doing this kind of thing so keep at this because you're very good at it. Ignore all of the people who can't be nice who are clearly insecure. Never let them ever discourage you otherwise you'll give them exactly what they want. Be yourself and you'll be successful. I'm looking forward to your next video.

I'm impressed, to say the least. This lady knows what it means to be a Vintage Audiophile. It's not just the music the equipment creates, it's also admiring the look and special functions of your gear.

I haven't ever seen a tape deck like that before.. (The Hitachi one) That is neat.

Hi Geraldine! Really enjoyed your vintage system! I have been into audio since I was a teenager ( mid/late 60's) and have had many components over the years. I love that stuff and own audio items from a vintage Victrola 78 RPM crank up record player to a full blown 5.1 surround system in the main living room. But I also have a dedicated music room with vintage Pioneer components including an RT909 reel to reel machine, a Pioneer PL55X direct drive turntable, and a Pioneer SA77 integrated amplifier. The amp is driving some modest Polk bookshelf speakers, but I can also Bluetooth the audio to the main system in the living room if I want. I also have a 1965 Wurlitzer jukebox that still works in the music room. I have a Marrantz cassette deck in that room but is not hooked up yet, but I will do that eventually. Vintage audio is a fun hobby and it is refreshing to see other peoples systems! I will subscribe to your channel and look forward to more of your videos! Chris from Florida.

Great equipment! Thanks for the nice description of each component.

Just wow, nothing but smiles on my face while watching your video.

Well, I'm just floored....I never expected a millennial to be interested in actual stereo components. Your equipment selection is excellent and definitely reflects your keen knowledge in vintage stereo equipment. Keep the video coming I'll like to hear more from you.

Thank you. Brought me back to remembering growing up and this was some of the best equipment out there. Great that you can appreciate all this stuff.

Awesome! 🥰 The R2R tape recorder and the CD player 😍 Great idea with MTV-reel!

I love your set up; thanks for sharing! I've been addicted to music and good reproduction for a long time!

You go girl... that's the stereo system to have. and its worth alot of money too so hold on to it as long as you can!! Good seeing someone young having and enjoying the good stuff they used to make. 😀😀😀😊😊😊😎😎😎 I also subscribed to your channel..

OK this is the best system i have ever seen!!!!!! I have several amps 6 TT.s and 3 sets of speakers all hooked up but aftyer seeing this the audio equipment you have makes my system look like a fischer price toys i am blown away always had an admiration for mcntosh ,the dual 5000 i always admired but out of my price range the best i could do was to find and fix a dual 1009sk wow!!! the reel to reel is something i always wanted but have not found a nice one like yours this is like seeing a taste of audio heaven and i hope when i pass it looks like this ,aiways loved audio equipment since i was a young boy ,i also live the automatic TT its the era i grew up in ,i hope this audio equipment gives you lots of joy !!!,i know i could stare at them all day and not get bored ,thanks for sharing this on your vid ,I am glad i clicked on your channel by accident it was worth it WOW!!!!!!!! JRo

I just had a sweet listening session on my system last night at home with a couple of cold beers then this channel pops up this morning......perfect!

Wow awesome speakers! I have the pioneer ST-500s, envy the TZ-7s. They are not well known, and other than being big and heavy, theyre pretty great speakers

Enjoyable video, and you're doing a great job on instagram! I look forward to seeing your channel grow 😉👌💯🎼✨

Hey! You have such a cool and true vintage setup. Loved your video amd the gear. Never seen the Hitachi CD player and the cassette deck before. Amazing stuff!

Absolutely fantastic. Vintage hardcore. Well done on showing us your system and making us envious 😀 👏

I have often gotten manuals from the manufacturers website, just type in that it is a cassette player and the model number and you can download the owners manual. They are usually available about 95% of the time.

Impressive collection of audio gear. Really dig the versatility of your pre-amp. I got the hifi bug in 1975 after military service. Most of my current components are original purchase in l970's/80's. My Hitachi SR-804 receiver has bidirectional dubbing and has a Pioneer RG-2 expander on tape 1 with a Teac X-3 open reel deck on the expander tape loop. Tape 2 has a Sound Shaper Two IC graphic EQ that has bidirectional dubbing on the EQ. Connected cassette decks are Denon DRM-800A and Yamaha KX-260. Switching flexibility is very satisfactory. A Pioneer PL-518 turntable with Shure M95HE pickup on phono and Sony CDP-CE275 CD player on Aux input. Speakers are Ohm model L's in living room and Ohm H's in dining room. Headphones are Koss Pro4X. Thanks for the lucid "walk" through your audio acquisitions, well done.

Quite the combo of equipment! Always enjoy when someone finds vintage gear that works great.

Hi Geraldine, i must say i am very impressed by your interest and knowledge of vintage-stereo, i 've never known a young lady, who was so into vintage-audio. i myself am 65 yrs. of age, i've been an ''audiophile'' since i was a young soldier station over-seas in the military( then in my early 20's) i started to collect componets back then, and just kept it up as a hobby. its fun, and i still love it. I am so glad when i see a young person do the same. So have fun with it, and keep on doing it. AND YOUR STEREO SYSTEM, IS AWESOME! (just love that Akai gx-77 open reel deck)

I'm so impressed with your true vintage collection! We need young people to start doing research into 70-80's HIFi and engage their ears. Unfortunately the overpriced Hi End gear peddled around in today's marketplace is so very over-hyped, overpriced and overblown that it's ultimately turning millennials and GenX'ers away from the hobby. Please keep your reports coming and enjoying the music.

Wow Geraldine, what a great rig! - I love Heathkit and Mac equipment - I just happened to see your video listed in the sidebar and stopped by to take a look - very nice!

Youngsters have this very particular way of delivering info - to the point in quick succession. I quite like it. And great gears you have there!

What a great vintage setup! I hope it gives you many, many hours of enjoyment.

Thanks for the tour, Geraldine. You’re well-spoken so it’s a joy to have you teach us. Do you have any vintage “boom boxes”. If so, can you consider a show n tell for those? Thank you. Love vintage stereo stuff…built so beautifully. Thanks 😃

I always love watching your videos! Thanks for sharing

È bello vedere una ragazza interessata a un impianto Hifi.(oltretutto vintage) Il top è sicuramente il finale Mcintosh. Complimenti 👍🎶🇮🇹

That was the nicest thing I've heard today. Love the Heathkit.

Great to see tour appreciation and investment in vintage stereo gear. Very nice presentation👍👍

Looks very legit, you have a unique and interesting mixing of components. What really matters is that you enjoy it, nobody can define your tastes for you. Really rare to see women dive this deeply into the hobby, and to be this into it. Well done. Also nice to see special rare vintage gear that is still all functioning well, that alone says something about your passion.

Very unique set up ! Never seen a couple of your components! Very interesting ! Thanks

Hi Geraldine! Thank you so much for the presentation. Very interesting equipment. I think my favorite is the Macintosh amplifier. 👍

Those Pioneer speakers are truly great.

Thank you, Geraldine! What a fantastic and informative video. I found on on Instagram. Subbed now on KZfaq! I love your current setup!

Thanks for showing your vintage Hi-Fi, I grew up in that era and fondly remember these kinds equipment in my life! Nice 👍 quality 😊

I don't know what I like the most between you as a person and your setup.

Awesome.....I was waiting for this

the best channel about nostalgia. Congratulations, Geraldine. Brazil.

You are as rare as the equipment you have. We need more young people keeping the fine vintage audio alive and well. I only wished I had even one of these fantastic pieces.

Hi Geraldine, Loved seeing your hifi equipment. You are so enthusiastic and loving your vintage set up a lot. Enjoy the music and I'm looking forward to your next KZfaq video.

Wow, Geraldine! I am very impressed by your setup, but I am even more impressed by your palpable enthusiasm. Keep up the great videos. Subscribed!

You have a very nice setup great to see young folks getting into vintage HI FI gear.

McIntosh tube amp is phenomenal! Audiophile piece of equipment!

Great overview and presentation of your set up. You obviously know great vintage gear. Those Pioneer TZ 7’s are exceptional sounding and rare. You’re lucky to have them. The people commenting on them being trash have probably never had or heard them. I deal with the audiophile troll snobs too. The fact that you have a McIntosh and L100’s etc, speaks volumes of your impeccable taste and knowledge in quality audio gear.

Enjoyed the tour of your vintage system! I liked them all including the Akai reel to reel tape deck. I don't do Tik Tok or Instagram but will look into them.

cool gear, i have the same first generation Hitachi cd player

Loved your setup. Can’t wait for the next video.

Woow! Impressive display of vintage equipment, I felt in love with audio in the late « 60 » when a friend had me listening to a heatkit mono. Your room is echoing , a carpet or drapes.❤

Wauw, what a great collection. Very inspiring.

I enjoyed that and have subscribed. Thanks for sharing your system. I hope you get a chance to continue to explore and present interesting hi-fi

I’ve been doing this for a long time. I saw your Hitachi vertical CD player, and it took me back to mine! Very slow, built like a battle tank, but a great conversation piece. Sounded great also! Wish I still had it. Most of my stuff is vintage, four rooms - one set up in each room. My wife and I love most of the tracks you play here, including the Spanish pop! She’s got her own vintage system, consisting of Marantz mostly. We just subscribed to your KZfaq channel, the more we watch and listen, the more we notice some of the cool oddities around your rooms. Great job, keep it up!

I've had several pieces of Heathkit tube gear overthe years including an SP-2. And I have to say that your video is the first time I have ever heard anyone talk about one. Nice stuff (especially the Mac) and thanks for sharing!

Gorgeous stuff! Thanks for the video.

Thx for the nice setup Tour!

Good collection. Than you for preserving great stereo equipment.

Love the rig.! I remember heathkit catalogues in my childhood. i gonna look for one. Happy listieng !

Wow, killer gear there! Love the look of that Heathkit especially. The Hitachi stuff is super rad too! Love it. 😎

You have a great vintage gear setup Geraldine. I have a set of Pioneer speakers cs g103 that I bought back in the early 90's probably around 93 or so and they sound great. I also have a pioneer receiver that I got around the same time.

Great set-up! I have never seen a cassette deck like that! Nor the CD player! ••• I've had my Akai GX77 since 1982. I've had to have it repaired once before, and it needs it again, but I'll never part with it. ••• I'll definitely be checking out more of you videos.

Geraldine, awesome to see so young girl involved in vintage HiFi. God bless You.

You set up is insane!! You are super 😎🆒

Absolutely wonderful

Hi, excellent system!!, I loved the akai tape reel, I had never seen that model, it's beautiful, I also loved the Dual turntable, the preamplifier it's very versatile and complete , Amazing setup!!, thanks for sharing 😁

U have a collection of some real artifacts there.. I love that reel player the most..

Never seen that cassette deck, if I ever own a dual deck would love to find one of those. Great system !

Very cool! Love your system! ❤️

Unbelievable set up. The best in vintage. Actually the best against now.

WOW. I love your sound system especially the 2 dials showing sound levels.

So great to see a young'un fully appreciate the marvels of analogue past. She's still got the ears for it! Green with envy here... 🤢😃👍

Very cool followed you here from IG. I know what you mean about the speakers I always go back to my Sony SS-U591AVs no matter what I have it just sounds better with my setup. Thanks for sharing!

Wow! You have a great system. Thanks for the video.

Wow nice tape deck and laser disc player , you're right those are so rare ! Your speakers are awesome to studio type . Nice set up 😊

We need more young and young at heart women who love what you do and not be embarrassed by it!I am impressed!

Geraldine, you have an incredible Vintage system. The Hitachi cassette and CD player are so excellent. Love it!

Subbed. Keep it up Geraldine we need more young hifi nerds!

Hey Geraldine. Very nice music setup that you have! I love the way that you have "selected" different components to make up your system. It shows that you you put in the work to come up with a setup that you like. You didn't take the easy way out and just I like this brand or that one. Keep up the excellent work and the videos coming. Remember, whatever sounds good to you YOU...is the best! 🎶🌹🎵

Awesome set up! These Pioneer are definitely not trash!

You have an awesome vintage stereo system. Anyone who says Vintage Pioneer speakers are “trash” is an idiot! Those are awesome. Pioneer made some of the Best home stereo speakers for decades, especially in the 70’s & 80’s! Look up how much they go for these days. There’s a reason! So cool to see a young person have a vintage setup like this! You’re enjoying Real sound

Aren't you a little breath of fresh air! Very sweet vintage collection. Recently I dug out my 40 collection of cassettes and tried to enjoy them. evidently they don't age well at all. lots of print-through, sadly. So, back to the attic they went! very dissappointed. Anywho, very nice to meet you, you are a rare person indeed. Please, by all means, carry on!

First off, love the shirt, gives me 90s saved by the bell memories! Also that Heathkit preamp is a beauty, and your right, some pioneers are really good, especially hpm-100s if you haven't tried those yet. It's nice to see a lady with her own channel and into the audio hobby and knows her stuff, I dig it, really cool. We definitely need more people like you in the hobby.