On my local craigslist, there is a posting with a Marantz 2270 for $400. It work so and has a wooden case but has no top case.
This is what it looks like: https://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_lM5OtG6xmY_600x450.jpg
The wooden case is banged up too. Do you guys think this indicates bad condition (the lack of top case and bad wood cover)? Could I replace the top case with any of the other 22xx series top cases like [this](http://m.ebay.com/itm/172798162613?_mwBanner=1) or [this](http://m.ebay.com/itm/292193195685?_mwBanner=1)?
I'm planning to test the 2270 out with a turntable and with an aux from my phone to make sure both channels work. Anything else I should test.
I'm going to try to get it for a bit less ($250 to $350 but we'll see) - is this a good call? Is this a bad idea? What should I be looking for and what will fix prices look like around the road from my say, a local dealer (they wouldn't quote me but I'm near George Meyer)?
Would love some advice. As an audio noob trying to get into vinyl, should I pursue this? Please fill out the poll above.
This is what it looks like: https://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_lM5OtG6xmY_600x450.jpg
The wooden case is banged up too. Do you guys think this indicates bad condition (the lack of top case and bad wood cover)? Could I replace the top case with any of the other 22xx series top cases like [this](http://m.ebay.com/itm/172798162613?_mwBanner=1) or [this](http://m.ebay.com/itm/292193195685?_mwBanner=1)?
I'm planning to test the 2270 out with a turntable and with an aux from my phone to make sure both channels work. Anything else I should test.
I'm going to try to get it for a bit less ($250 to $350 but we'll see) - is this a good call? Is this a bad idea? What should I be looking for and what will fix prices look like around the road from my say, a local dealer (they wouldn't quote me but I'm near George Meyer)?
Would love some advice. As an audio noob trying to get into vinyl, should I pursue this? Please fill out the poll above.