I think the tiny communities of people fixing and using old tech that exist all over the web are truly beautiful. Random people coming together to help each other fix equipment most would throw away, cherishing and giving it as long a life as they can.
Here's a tiny snapshot I just ran across in the comments for a review of a Laserdisc player (originally manufactured in 1991).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R10SU32FQ5YVK7/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_btm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0007V9CU6#wasThisHelpful