Completely agree.
For me, it's all about SPPV, and that's where quality vintage hi-fi has the edge on its modern counterparts - even more so when the former is judiciously modified with the best modern components, thus getting the best of both worlds:)
Take something that's intrinsically well-engineered and just allow it be the best that it can. That's my mantra, and when done well, it's an approach that's difficult to beat.
Marco.

