On a recent thrift store run, I dipped my toes into the pool of vintage sound systems. I bought a Miida Stereo Receiver. It's a nice looking receiver and it is totally analog. When you power it up, it has dials and needles and a warm glow. The sound it delivers is pretty good, too. But, there is a problem. One stereo channel cuts out completely--even when listening to headphones. A little whack can help it come back, but that's not a fun way to listen to music.
I probably jarred the unit a bit when positioning it on the shelf and attaching speakers. But, now I am in a quandary about whether to have it repaired, learn to repair it myself, or ditch it and buy a more modern receiver when the time is right. I don't want a $40 dollar receiver to become a $400 receiver. But, it would be so cool if it worked right!
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| Miida Stereo Receiver |
I could just save up a little money and buy a new receiver like the Onkyo TX-8255 (shown below). I'm sure it would work well and sound great. But, I'm a little stubborn about these things.
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