There’s something magical about the majestic stereo receivers of yesteryear. Apart from being magnificent examples of industrial design, they’re dead simple to operate while offering a full complement of features to ensure a great, though decidedly old-school, music listening experience, complete with analog power meters. And then there’s nostalgia… I still own (and recently refurbished) my first receiver an Onkyo TX-2500 I bought for $200 in the mid-70s.