It really depends on what you are looking for. If you like vintage stuff then get it repaired. If you just want to listen to music then buy something new - it may very well sound better. The poster didn't say which Sony model he has. There are some mass market iconic pieces that may be worth holding onto regardless. For example, a Pioneer SX-1980 receiver or a Phase Linear 400 or 700 power amp.
I had the FM section of a very good receive go south about 15 years ago. I was able to get a hold of the schematics and sent them and the receiver off to my brother. His response was unless I really, really liked this thing then I should go buy something new. Granted, he didn't really want to put in the time to diagnose the problem but his point was valid. By pure coincidence, we both now own the same AV receiver. He also owns a Soundcraftmen pre amp and SAE power amp, both very good pieces in their day. I asked him one day would he repair them if they died and his response was "No, I can buy better new stuff".
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Originally Posted by ffresh
Thanks for the heads-up on that interview; I really enjoyed it. But I didn't quite have the same "takeaway" as you did.
" I embrace the new technology and I still like the vintage stuff. There's no reason you can't enjoy both" does not quite translate to: a 30 year old receiver is really a piece of junk compared to a much less expensive new receiver. I have about a dozen, both, newer and vintage (mostly) and they all have their attributes. 
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