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Another question- if I got any pre-amp with a pass through like the XSP-1, and kept a universal player like Oppo, would I even need a Home theater reciever or processor? Would amps alone work in conjunction with the 5.1/7.1 player + preamp? Or does it need the volume control over 5/7 speakers...

Thanks for the recommendations HiFiThor- I will look into the Emotiva. For tt I have a Merrill Heirloom based on the AR-XA! And I agree there is no such thing as over-powered, only under-powered!

We can always agree on quality...any specific advise within my budget- new or used? Thanks!

Still listening

First had problems with the speakers I built (over ten years ago). Then amps, preamps, cd/sacd/blu ray player, cartridges, turntable; you know the drill and now my hearing has taken a rapid tinnitus decline!! But I love the hobby and will not give up so whatever advise I can get would be...

Ditto- I had a pair of 1.5t's and liked them- neutral, powerful, decently detailed albeit a bit rounded off at the high end- part of the famous "t" modification. Good value & better sounding than most of the monster receivers & integrated amps put out at the time and even challenged some...

That pretty much clears up the differences! Many thanks!!:yes:

I know it has been discussed somewhere on the forum but my searches have not turned up the differences. I know the Eight sells at a discount to the Eight Deluxe which is generally more sought after. I know the later model Eight's share the Deluxe model's soft on/off speaker relay. Any...

Wrap up! 2nd receiver purchased! $135.90 shipped!! The budget Marantz 2230 and Sony STR-6050 were both on my radar and in budget. But I could not resist the potential build quality and versatility of the old Heathkit AR-1500. The 2nd I purchased today carried an aluminum tag underneath...

Many thanks for your excellent and thoughtful review:yes: I will look into these further.....:scratch2: Interestingly one popular and sonically regarded vintage receiver 'built like a tank' is yet to be mentioned...I wonder why?

Looks like the Marantz 2230/2238B or Yamaha's Cr series gets the most votes! Thanks for all the reply's- I will get back when I have another receiver on the way for comparison. We will do a shoot out after they are set up :scratch2:; then I'll package one up for re-sale!!:yes:

Just picked off an excellent cosmetic/electrically excellent/refurbished (new lights and cleaning/tested) for $275.50 off Flea Bay!! Sweet!!!:banana: Make that $227.50 + $35.57 shipping/Total 263.07!

Second endorsement for the Yamaha's!! They are well regarded, with perhaps even a better build than the 'budget' but still quality Marantz receivers. Actually this is close to my reasoning but I need even less power and like the earlier model CR 800 better (just from old reviews). Just...

Another budget Marantz! Third endorsement!! Thanks!!!:thmbsp:

Good Calls! Top two look like contenders!!:thmbsp:

all nice units- and the prices will probably be well over the $300 budget!!!:no:

good call- a legitimate contender!!:thmbsp:

Those are running $600-$800 on flea bay!:drool:

I am torn between two vintage receivers to buy as back-ups to my regular system. For some reason I rarely can go more than a year without something needing to go to the shop- but most of my stuff is over 25 years old. So a well built reliable receiver makes sense- it takes care of amp...

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