I spied a diamond in the rough at the thrift store. Once upon a time, this Marantz 2220 Receiver was the proud centerpiece of a 1970's home. But now the thick walnut case was faded and stained. A note warned that its iconic blue tuning dial didn’t light up… or tune in stations, but added optimistically that the amplifier seemed to work.
Why on earth would I pay $225 for an old, broken piece of electronic equipment? Well, vintage stereos are a hot item these days, driven by nostalgia and the revival of vinyl LPs. Hip coffee shops, stores, and restaurants in my neighborhood often display a vintage stereo behind the counter.
