I really like the sound of vintage gear. I recently purchased a Pioneer QX9900 4ch
48wpc X 4. It is very cool looking, and it brings me back to my first taste of audio
fun and games. I think paired with 4 HPM 60's out to do it. It was purchased at
a estate sale for $90, and is currently being upgraded to the tune of around
$350, so for under $400, you'd have a very high end receiver from 76 thru 79, and
will look and perform as new.