I'm still pondering a replacement for my aging and tempermental JVC receiver, such as an HK3380 or Yamaha RX-497. But after roaming around these forums, I picked up the website for Classicaudio.com and it got me thinking...I could have one of the receivers that I used to dream of (but never bought) way back when I worked at a Marantz dealer in the 70s...like the 2270, 2285(B) or 2325. [Sigh]

True, they would be more expensive than a lot of the new stuff and they would lack some of the niceties like remotes. And one- or two-year warranties. But then, the overall quality of these was awesome compared to what's built today and if they've been cared for and serviced properly...might they be a good buy?

Anyhoo...what are some of your experiences in buying oldies but goodies like these? And not just from Classicaudio.com but also eBay and elsewhere? Has anyone gotten burned? Just wondering.