[Magnus]

Hi, Friends:

Some years ago, I sold all my audio equipment because of some bills. Sometime later, a friend upgraded his system and gave me some of his gear, which was all superb to my ears. The receiver was a Sony DA5700ES Receiver. Recently, it wouldn’t power on, until it finally did after multiple attempts and it started smoking. I reached out to Alpha Tech and the gentleman explained they didn’t work on surround sound receivers. I’ve ironed an earlier model in the ES series that’s about $125.

I think my needs are simple. I’ve got a two channel set up with B & W Series 600 speakers, a Sony SACD/DVD player…also an ES. Plus a Project  Carbon DebutTurntable.


Is the receiver worth saving, or will the price be too exorbitant to repair it if I could find someone? I suspect I could find superb sound on a decent budget. My main listening is classical, with some jazz and rock mixed in.


I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks!

[vintage9594]

Trash it, find a 2 channel integrated.

Good luck

[WGH]

Once the magic smoke escapes the unit can not be reliably fixed, some other part will soon fail. Plenty of options if you are still on a budget.

All cheap receivers suck compared to the Van Alstine CA1 control amp. A high-performance moving magnet phono preamplifier is standard, as is an equally high-performance headphone amplifier with a 1/4" headphone output. The AVA site has 10% off a demo unit right now. AVA electronics literally last forever.

https://avahifi.com/collections/used-demo-and-quick-ship/products/demo-ca1-control-amplifier



I.Greyhound Fan's Review of the CA1, NP1 and digital preamp/dac
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=189925.0

[Doublej]

What's your budget? For $500 you could get an Emotiva BasX TA1.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I agree with the AVA 2 channel integrated amp.  I just did a review on it and it is fabulous.  Other options are going to a pawn shop and look for another receiver.   Also, check out this site-

https://www.accessories4less.com/?type=&page=category&action=&id=integratedamp&mode=&search_query=&category=&thumb_sort=store_price.asc

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/stereoreceivers/home-audio/receivers-amps/stereo-receivers/1.html

I have bought from them before.

By the way, Marantz gear tends to pair well with B&W.  Stay away from bright sounding gear with those speakers.

[Magnus]

Right now, because of other factors; my budget would probably be between $125 and $200. I could see myself saving my pennies for the Emotiva. I guess would find the best stopgap before getting something nicer, like the ones you’ve mentioned. I’ve been keeping an eye on FB Marketplace…and of course here.

[WGH]

my budget would probably be between $125 and $200.

Shipping would be half of a $125 budget, best to stay local for this purchase. Facebook Marketplace in my town has an endless selection of receivers from free to $100 to choose from. Thrift stores are fun even if you don't find what you are looking for. Yard sales are great if you like to barter for a good deal. Craig's List has electronics too.

What brand or model to buy? Pick the receiver that weighs the most (pick it up), transformers are heavy. Generally speaking the beefier the transformer the better the sound because the designer cared. A quick search of the receiver's manufacturer and model number will pull up a spec sheet for weight and reviews to see if the unit is a prince or a frog.

[Doublej]

The Sony STR-DH190 is currently on sale on Amazon and the Sony web site for $150. It is one of the few entry level receivers that I know of with a phono preamp.


I would also peruse Audiomart.

[JCarney]

Does anyone have something that would work for the OP in a closet? I thought about sending him a NuPrime IDA-6 that I don't use, but I don't think it has enough power to drive a 600 series B&W at 60w per channel. I looked at the current 600 series, and the two monitors are 84db and 88db. I was just going to have him pay shipping. Magnus, do you know the sensitivity of your speakers? Someone/s please chime in here, let's see if we can help Magnus out.

JCarney

[Magnus]

Does anyone have something that would work for the OP in a closet? I thought about sending him a NuPrime IDA-6 that I don't use, but I don't think it has enough power to drive a 600 series B&W at 60w per channel. I looked at the current 600 series, and the two monitors are 84db and 88db. I was just going to have him pay shipping. Magnus, do you know the sensitivity of your speakers? Someone/s please chime in here, let's see if we can help Magnus out.

JCarney

I will have to look and see if I have the paperwork my friend gave me with the speakers. Otherwise, I'll see if I can find it online. I'm sorry I don't know a bit more about them.
 

[Doublej]

That's very generous of you JCarney. 60 wpc should be fine unless Magnus likes to CRANK it up. However the lack of a phono input in the Nuprime would be an issue for the turntable.

[Blackmore]

I have a Hafler DH 200 with Musical Concepts mods you can have for free if that helps. You’d need to source a preamp, but at least the amp would be free.  Let me know if that’s something that would be fun to play with.

Mark

[JCarney]

Also check the back of the speaker, it might be there. Are your speakers one of the current 600 series, or an earlier version?

JCarney

[JCarney]

That's very generous of you JCarney. 60 wpc should be fine unless Magnus likes to CRANK it up. However the lack of a phono input in the Nuprime would be an issue for the turntable.

I was thinking more stop gap so Magnus had something until he could replace his cooked receiver. It would also give him some time to maybe save a bit and increase the budget. That's why I called on the good people here to look in there closets.

JCarney

[Magnus]

That would incredibly generous and kind. While I do like to crank the music, I can also set limits as not to endanger it...if that's the risk. (I hate to sound naive.) As for the lack of a phono stage...I could always try to pick up a separate phono stage down the road or something.

[Magnus]

I have a Hafler DH 200 with Musical Concepts mods you can have for free if that helps. You’d need to source a preamp, but at least the amp would be free.  Let me know if that’s something that would be fun to play with.

Mark

And I'm sorry...I was looking at stuff on my phone version of the page...so I missed this message. Your offer is also incredibly kind. I guess it would be new territory for me because of finding the separate part. Yikes. Tough choices.

[JCarney]

Magnus:
If no one has posted that they have something with a phono stage built in they are willing to send you by tomorrow afternoon, I'll reach out via PM to get your address and get you a shipping amount. If you search for phono stages you will find a couple under a $100. The Fosi X2 tubed phono stage is currently $70 directly from Fosi Audio. The IDA-6 also has a built in DAC, just so you know.

https://fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-phono-preamp-for-turntable-preamplifier-mm-phonograph-preamplifier-with-gain-gear-mini-stereo-audio-hi-fi-pre-amplifier-for-record-player-with-dc-12v-power-box-x2?variant=31406173159508&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

JCarney

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I would strongly consider this Onkyo Network receiver.  It has a built in phono preamp, wifi, preamp and sub outs and a ton of features and good specs along with 80wpc at 8 ohms.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktx8260-a/onkyo-new-tx-8260-2-x-80-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html#!more

It is a little over you budget at $288.  Retail is $499.

Or if you do not mind an AVR, this Denon comes with a phono preamp and lots of features, on sale for $249 down from $549-

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs750h/denon-avr-s750h-7.2-ch-x-75-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html#!specifications

Here is a Chinese integrated amp from Parts Express for $149.  You can cut the listed power output in half with these chinese amps.  The power output that they list is usually at 10% THD.

https://www.parts-express.com/Fosi-Audio-ZA3-Balanced-Stereo-Amplifier-300W-x-with-48V-Power-Supply-235-264?quantity=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20344069331&utm_content=161105436364&gadid=692363767583&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKl-xpU3trjKmtTDSpaO3D0u1unpuP3FONrMJsbGMv9-poSRxTe3sMaAhRiEALw_wcB

[Magnus]

Magnus:
If no one has posted that they have something with a phono stage built in they are willing to send you by tomorrow afternoon, I'll reach out via PM to get your address and get you a shipping amount. If you search for phono stages you will find a couple under a $100. The Fosi X2 tubed phono stage is currently $70 directly from Fosi Audio. The IDA-6 also has a built in DAC, just so you know.

https://fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-phono-preamp-for-turntable-preamplifier-mm-phonograph-preamplifier-with-gain-gear-mini-stereo-audio-hi-fi-pre-amplifier-for-record-player-with-dc-12v-power-box-x2?variant=31406173159508&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

JCarney

Ok. Thank you, again.

I’ve read there are some pretty sweet and reasonable phono preamps. But I’ve lost track over the past few years.

Here are the speaker specs

Specifications
Type: 3 way, 4 driver loudspeaker system

Frequency Response: 46Hz to 20kHz

Recommended Amplifier: 25 to 150W

Crossover Frequency: 300, 3000Hz

Impedance: 8Ω

Sensitivity: 91dB

Bass: 2 x 200mm cone

Midrange: 1 x 160mm cone

Tweeter: 1 x 26mm dome

Dimensions: 965 x 236 x 407mm

[EvanF]

https://www.facebook.com/share/rQhKihtex52YpRL9/?mibextid=79PoIi

I have a Yamaha CA800 integrated amp for sale. Yamahas sound great and look the part. It has some cosmetic issues but otherwise works well. Perfect for your needs. $215