help needed: receiver went bust.

zipidachimp · « **on:** 18 Sep 2011, 11:16 pm »

I'm trying to replace a 2 channel yamaha receiver, and finding that prices are better on 5 channel equipment. Can I use a 5 channel receiver when I only want a quality 2 channel stereo? it's been 12 years since I've had to buy anything and I'm feeling like a dinosaur when I walk into Best Buy etc.....

tesseract · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Sep 2011, 12:02 am »

Forget Best Buy, you can do better.

Best 2 channel receiver for the money. Free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00198BOAM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00198F89A&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZN3BYARWVDCVK2DR5VX

Also, check Harman's ebay store daily.
http://stores.ebay.com/Harman-Audio

zipidachimp · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Sep 2011, 12:14 am »

thanks, saw that last night, couldn't believe the price. that'll do it. still feel like a dinosaur!!!!!!

SteveFord · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 Sep 2011, 12:19 am »

Post a review, please.

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 Sep 2011, 12:56 am »

Those HK 2ch receivers have pretty good sound. The 3490 has higher wattage, preamp out and bass management along with a phono preamp section. They are high current to boot. They have a warmer sound but are not the last word on resolution. Not bad for $300. They will knock the socks off the mid and some higher priced AVR's. Although I might spend the extra dough and get the Outlaw audio RR2150

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html

JLM · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 Sep 2011, 01:27 am »

I had a HK factory refirb'd receiver years ago (half MSRP). Very beefy power supply, lots of current capacity, nice full bodied/warm sound (great for cheaper associated gear).

OTOH my stupid cheap Sony 6.1 receiver ain't bad, decent sound/good tuner (HT is a low priority to me).

Note I had a NAD 3020 many years ago (similar sound to HK, but not as well built).