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What 2 Channel Receiver would be a good choice?

I want to set up another system and the area that I have to work with does not allow me many options.
I want a 2 Channel Receiver? I will go with a universal player such as the Esoteric and a pair of book shelf speakers and let it go at that.
I have a HT set up on another level of our home and also my dedicated music room for my 2 channel stereo in another.
This system I want to put together would be in our family room and I will be putting a Sony Plasma also into it.
I do not need anymore then 2 Channel in this set up.
Are most receivers made today for HT? 5.1 or more ?
Your suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
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surfgod
229 posts
 
No one has mentioned the NAD line of electronics so I will, NAD. If you are going to spend $2000.+ on a reciever go with a intergrated and a tuner.
matt39
19 posts
 
I saw the current Rotel stereo receiver at a local dealer yesterday. It is the RX-1050 and retails for $800. Used it goes for 500-600. This is a nice looking unit with 100 wpc and remote. Also can power 2 sets of speakers. Just thought I'd let you know.
cdc
1,807 posts
 
www.jandr.com is selling the older TEAC reference 500 receivers for $300. I like them better than Rotel because they are less bright IMHO. They are smaller than usual stereo stuff, rated for 4 ohm loads, and put out 50 watts. I also like TEAC better than Harman Kardon. H-K is more like Circuit City stuff while Teac approaches real high end sound. What Hi-Fi? gave the TEAC 5 stars.
panny
99 posts
 
If you choose a Krell Intergrated I would make certain it does not make your speakers come off as bright. Some who have had them experienced that artifact,but then changed to Krell dedicated amps which worked fine.

I have seen this with 2 particular speakers. One were NEAR's and the other I forget what they were.

Good luck!
michaela
314 posts
 
How about a Linn Classik K which has a built in cd player and a tuner, or the Linn Movie (I think that's the name)which has a DVD player built in. This way you can use it to listen to music or watch DVDs with the family. I'm not sure whether the Linn Movie has a tuner built in or not. Both are very nice units with very, very high WAF. I put one up in our bedroom system to replace a CJ10A preamp, Magnum Dynalab FT101A, a cdp and amp. My wife just couldn't figure out how to use it all, but she LOVES the Linn Classik K. I have a pair of Quad 11L's hooked up to it.

Good Luck! Mike.
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