When the Arcade Game’s Soundtrack Makes You Nostalgic and Sad at the Same Time

I recently dug up an old arcade cabinet I inherited from my uncle, a classic '80s beat ’em up, and I’ve been trying to set it up in my small game room. The thing is, the original soundtrack is so catchy but also kinda bittersweet - it reminds me of simpler times but also makes me a bit teary thinking about my uncle, who passed away last year. I tried hooking it up through a modern HDMI converter to get better sound on my speakers, but it kinda loses that authentic arcade vibe. I’m torn between keeping the original lo-fi speakers for that nostalgic crackle or upgrading for better clarity. Plus, the cabinet’s cramped in a corner of my apartment, so I can’t really blast it loud. Has anyone else dealt with preserving or improving arcade game audio without losing that classic feel? Or maybe you have ideas on how to balance sound quality with the emotional punch of retro game music? Would love to hear your setups or hacks!