Skytoucher
New Member
Hi! First time user here.
I’ve recently gotten into the analog/vintage game and I’m piecing together a setup.
I have a Technics table that I’m enjoying, and recently I purchased a pair of Polk S10 floor speakers (rated at 91dB and 8ohms).
Now I just need a receiver/amp.
The big thing here is budget. I’m a stay at home dad and I’ve been tormenting myself trying to decide on a new 2 channel receiver or a vintage one.
Coincidentally, my top choices right now are an Onkyo Tx-8020 (new, 50w/channel, $165), and an Onkyo A-7070 (70w/channel) that I can get for $65.
I like the peace of mind of the new one but just worry that it won’t be powerful enough in my big ass basement. The old one has the extra power but I’ve read they may not be too reliable, plus this is a private seller so I won’t be able to tell the condition it’s in (besides the fact it looks pretty clean from the outside. The guy claims it’s tested fine.)
I’ve also looked at other new, budget receivers with more power but they never have phono inputs...
Any and all thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I’ve recently gotten into the analog/vintage game and I’m piecing together a setup.
I have a Technics table that I’m enjoying, and recently I purchased a pair of Polk S10 floor speakers (rated at 91dB and 8ohms).
Now I just need a receiver/amp.
The big thing here is budget. I’m a stay at home dad and I’ve been tormenting myself trying to decide on a new 2 channel receiver or a vintage one.
Coincidentally, my top choices right now are an Onkyo Tx-8020 (new, 50w/channel, $165), and an Onkyo A-7070 (70w/channel) that I can get for $65.
I like the peace of mind of the new one but just worry that it won’t be powerful enough in my big ass basement. The old one has the extra power but I’ve read they may not be too reliable, plus this is a private seller so I won’t be able to tell the condition it’s in (besides the fact it looks pretty clean from the outside. The guy claims it’s tested fine.)
I’ve also looked at other new, budget receivers with more power but they never have phono inputs...
Any and all thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!