A reader explains why he values the plug ‘n’ play simplicity of the sixth generation of consoles and details the best way to ...

A steel bar bolts onto the plate which he cut and drilled to match the TV’s hole pattern. Now Grandma is happy to have the retro-looking case with a modern high-def picture.

And mostly, thanks to their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, vintage hi-fi components just look damn cool. Modern components ... easy turntable or TV connectivity.