Why Technics? Because the name is cool. I'd like to keep a near period setup. But the record player is too good to switch for something newer and the CD player is too good to switch to something older. So a "best of" approach might be most appropriate.
Equipment on Shelf
1977 Technics SL-1900 Record Player
1994 Technics SL-PD967 5 Disc CD Changer with Pitch Control Knob
Some Pioneer Tape Deck.
Looking For
1977 Technics SL-1950 Record Player
1994 Technics SA-TX1000 Receiver
1993-94 Technics RS-TR979 Dual Tape Deck with Bias Adjust
1989 Technics SH-8075 Equalizer