Yep - older used decks. I have seven older decks; two are older than I am (1952, 1955); one is my age (1959); two slightly younger (1963, 1964); and two that are 10 years younger (1970), the newest of the fleet.
The 1959 deck is my present daily driver. I also use the 1952 deck, frequently. I've hot-rodded the 1955 deck, the 1963 deck, and one of the 1970 decks; these are presently in storage while I build out my new music room. The 1959 and 1964 decks have been faithfully restored, and upgraded in subtle ways; I have plans on keeping them in stock appearance, but upgrading their plinths to a more substantial standard, getting them out of their thin wall plywood box plinths.
As far as I'm concerned, true vintage era is best; built like tanks, with motors large enough to open my garage door.