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RECIEVER recommendations

I am in the market for a used reciever (2 channel) for a second system. I can spend up to $1200-1500. My speakers will be Nautilus 805's. They need 75-100 watts of power. I also like to listen to low power college stations, so FM sensitivity is a consideration. Any recommendations?
mythtrip
aball
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McIntosh MHT100 used. I heard this thing playing a Metallica concert on B&W N802 and 805 and it was incredible. Definately way more than 80W were coming out of it. I was very impressed. And of course McIntosh is famous for its tuners. Arthur
crega
33 posts
 

Luxman R-117!

You will not beat this for the money or otherwise. 160 watts of clean smooth sound with agruably one of the best tuner sections made.

A good one goes for around $500 delivered on ebay.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
I agree w/Rarl about tuners. I use an old Akai tuner that originally came with a stereo stack about 20+ years ago. I use one of those wire in clear plastice T's just thrown on top of the cabinet and the little 6 inch wide unit brings in everything with good signal strength. It sounds ok too, decent stereo separation and sporatic soundstage depth. It's been with me for a long time and I doubt I'll ever replace it, it frees up my choices for other electronics.
astravitz
1 posts
 
I own the Arcam AVR200, Rotel 1065 & Rotel RX-1052. The 1052 is amazing when paired with the t-style antenna that comes with the unit. I'm able to clearly pick up more stations then ever before. I own two different Terk antenna's and they don't seem to help much, just the out of the box cheap antenna seems to have the best reception. The problem is the rotel connection in the back is not a typical 75 ohm connector, it has a circle in the center that doesn't allow for perfect connection wiht aftermarket solutions. Overall, I'm very happy with the RX-1052, but it's to soon for a detailed review.
hgeifman
2,256 posts
 
Please consider the Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Stereo Receiver. The web site is http://www.magnumdynalab.com/home.html

This is a remote controlled solid-state receiver with digital volume control. Discrete all-analog FM tuner section (digital readout). Power output: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW), 160Wpc into 4 ohms (19dBW). Current output: 30A peak. THD: 0.15%. Damping factor: >100. Audio frequency response: 10Hz-17kHz, -1dB. THD (stereo): 0.18%. Capture ratio: >1.5dB. S/N Ratio: 80.0dB.

I own the MD-208 and it is an excellent unit. cheers.
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