"Close out" is usually a great value. The law of diminishing returns says midrange audio gear already sounded great by the late 80s. Sure you could spend $$$

"Close out" is usually a great value. The law of diminishing returns says midrange audio gear already sounded great by the late 80s. Sure you could spend $$$ on high-end gear today to eke out another 5% of response and range, but it's not a huge difference. After a minute your brain adapts anyway. I remember 808-style bass coming from a block away back then, not to mention my Radio Shack super-tweeters were the best I've ever heard then or since[1]. (Although to be fair I probably can't hear very high frequency any longer.) That's how I look at DAK—happy memories, getting good stuff at a good price. With copywriting tips on the side. I even visited the storeroom in Canoga Park a couple of times. [1] https://reverb.com/item/46585889-vintage-radio-shack-realistic-50-watt-super-tweeter-40-1310a-nos-new https://reverb.com/item/46585889-vintage-radio-shack-realist...