I bought a Marantz 2230 and did a full restore. All new Nichecon electrolytics and Tantalums. Tuner aligned. Replaced noisy prone transistors. Set bias. Cleaned pots. $300 for the receiver. $129 for new faceplate. $90 in parts.
Then bought a Akai AA-1115 for $16 on eBay with $12 shipping.
The...