Receiver to go with 5.2 prisms

DeanSheen · « **on:** 2 Jan 2004, 08:45 pm »

Thinking of getting 5.2's for my parents. This will be a 2ch installation that will mostly just playback TV. Perhaps a little CD.

The major concern here is value. Used is fine. I was thinking NAD? I dont need anythng fancy here, not even HT decoding.

Any thoughts? NAD has come to mind but I havent done any research yet for this type of application. This seems to be the place to do it.

Thanks

jqp · « **Reply #1 on:** 2 Jan 2004, 09:09 pm »

DeadSheen

Which 5.2's would you get? Solid Teak

or veneer?

Tyson · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 Jan 2004, 09:50 pm »

So you just need a 2 channel integrated amp? If so, what price range? Remote control needed?

DeanSheen · « **Reply #3 on:** 3 Jan 2004, 08:09 am »

Tyson, nice review on AA.

A remote would be a requirement. These will never be in a 5.1 or 2.1 setup...........ever. This is just for 2ch TV and perhaps a cdp down the road.

I'm looking for value here. They dont need anything special. If something from BB can do the job, all the better, I just dont want it to sound horrendus. Pre-owned bang for the buck would prob be the best.

TNX

bubba966 · « **Reply #4 on:** 4 Jan 2004, 06:07 am »

Hell, just about any Pioneer receiver from the last couple of years would be more than enough for that application. They're built pretty well, sound good, and are fairly easy to setup & use.

Was just at Costco today, and they had a really nice Pioneer VSX-D711 for $199.

DeanSheen · « **Reply #5 on:** 6 Jan 2004, 03:12 pm »

anyone else?

Mebbe I'll go post on HTF so I can hear about features!

Theres gotta be a decent sounding receiver out there.......right guys?

grub · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Jan 2004, 05:05 am »

I just scored an Integra 5.3...it sounds quite good to my ear, but it's got a lot of extra features you won't need.

You could keep with norh and try out an se9 or something?
good luck ; )
-->grub

Beezer · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Jan 2004, 01:46 pm »

How about one of those Sony or Panasonic digital all-in-one receivers? They would have the CD player built in, so no need to worry about a CDP down the road. The 2-channel forum here has plenty written about both of them...

Good luck,
Beez

DeanSheen · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Jan 2004, 10:36 pm »

Thanks Beeze. Eagerly read all about that receiver this afternoon. Sounds like a winner!

Brad · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Jan 2004, 11:33 pm »

The Panasonics are not all-in-ones.

The Sony are SACD/DVD/CD with digital amplification.
The Sharp is CD/MD with digital amplification (25wpc though)
The Panny is a receiver with digital amps that sounds great with a direct digital input.