DKMI
Active Member
I get that, but my bet is that $80 pre/pro paired to a $200 amp sounds better than the receivers of the same era that I’m seeing fetching $400. Throw that B&K pre/pro in stereo mode and enjoy.
What were the best sounding mass market receivers of the 90's/00's?
- Thread starter thurber
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Not a receiver, but impressive for what it is.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hidden-gem-integrated-amp.818128/
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hidden-gem-integrated-amp.818128/
Bahamayellow
Super Member
I never had one but wish I did. The technics tx 50 is suppose to sound really good for music and still gets a premium for a older receiver. I like the bigger denon receivers
Also mine is still going from the early 2000s and sounds great with music.
Also mine is still going from the early 2000s and sounds great with music.
thurber
Active Member
This thread took off - cool. Had not checked it in a while. As I said I have developed the habit many of you have somewhat recently. I just bought a Denon DRA-425R receiver for $15 today. Really sounds nice, but not as refined and...perfect as the Nakamichi AV-8 I mentioned which helms my digital setup. For the vinyl setup I am using the Marantz 1060. I also tried out the Nakamichi AV-500 - it SLAMS and really sounds awesome, but I found myself missing the AV-8 which just has this pristine sound thing going I want to return to. Now I have to explain to my family (and self) why a person could possibly need 10 receivers.
roadrunnerx
Active Member
For a tuner on an AVR, just attach something from the past through an input.
Currently using a silver face 1978 Phase Linear tuner on a Yamaha A-2020.
Also, had a Denon 2805 and 3805, kept the 3805 with the 2805 remote. Smart remotes seem so problematic to me. Harmony is quite good though.
And I agree on the Yamaha VSX series from 2000 to 08. Quite good. But still happy with the Luxman R-117 on the main system.
Currently using a silver face 1978 Phase Linear tuner on a Yamaha A-2020.
Also, had a Denon 2805 and 3805, kept the 3805 with the 2805 remote. Smart remotes seem so problematic to me. Harmony is quite good though.
And I agree on the Yamaha VSX series from 2000 to 08. Quite good. But still happy with the Luxman R-117 on the main system.
musichal
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For the last twenty-five years, or so, I think there have generally been better-sounding mass-market integrated amps vs receivers. Note generally - there are always exceptions to most any blanket characterization. With many people no longer interested in AM/FM, and among them others who prefer a separate tuner, anyway, and furthermore, a lot of high-quality integrateds offered during this time, used IAs also represent good value in sound.
tom67
Well-Known Member
Still have mine.....great units....only thing missing that I use is 5 channel stereo
siouxafrican
Member
Nakamichi AV-500 is a beast.... very well made unit..... look under the hood and you will be amazed! Weighs 35lbs for a reason!
siouxafrican
Member
Denon PMA-700V pre-main amplifier
Love the quality and performance of this amplifier straight from Japan. Very versatile and a lot of power not to be messed with.
Love the quality and performance of this amplifier straight from Japan. Very versatile and a lot of power not to be messed with.
One of these can be had for $125 locally w/o remote. Makes me wonder......
SoCal Sam
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From the late 1990's to present, Yamaha, Onkyo, and Pioneer has made a whole series of 100 wpc 2-channel stereo receivers. Later ones with have modern connectivity features but I am old school so the 2000-01 Yamaha RX-777 (100 wpc) suits me just fine.
Here is my RX-777. Ideally suited for computer setup, it runs cool to the touch and is on almost 24/7.
It is well built with a decently sized transformer and dual extruded aluminum heat sinks. The amp is an early version of the TOP-ART which in upgraded form is featured in the revival integrated amps. Good stuff and dirt cheap.
Here is my RX-777. Ideally suited for computer setup, it runs cool to the touch and is on almost 24/7.
It is well built with a decently sized transformer and dual extruded aluminum heat sinks. The amp is an early version of the TOP-ART which in upgraded form is featured in the revival integrated amps. Good stuff and dirt cheap.
Riccardo77
Active Member
A lot of talk on this thread about using AV receivers with large power supplies for listening 2 channels. I have a Nakamichi AV1 which sounds incredible with music and a Marantz SR4600 which is almost a tie when it comes to 2 channel stereo is mostly what I use. THere are so many good deals on non-HDMI AV receivers with good 2 channel stereo capabilities. However, my question is that I notice that many of the older two channel systems like the 2 channel Nakamichis (RE1, 2, 3 etc) had much smaller power supplies and lower wattage than the large AV receivers that need to drive more channels when called upon to do so. I notice both my Marantz and Nak AVRs get much hotter when playing stereo than when playing multichannels (espectially the Marantz in 7.1. The Nak is just hot all the time. I remember reading that when you use a lower proportion of the capability of an amp's power supply it ends up converting more energy to heat (less efficient). Is this true? Do you find that the AVRs get hotter when playing two channel compared to regular stereo receivers? My marantz Sr-53 sounds great in 2 channel and feels just lukewarm after playing for hours but it is rated only 40 watts.
Thanks
Riccardo77
Active Member
Remotes and very good sound were a major factor in me moving to the mostly black metal faced 90s Denon and early 2000s Marantz (sound awesome) . Have not tried pioneer yet
twiiii
Lunatic Member
I liked the Simple NAD units I drove my M&K speakers with in small areas and in the three RV's. I would take out the factory installed Bose systems and toss them. I would demo to fellow RV owners at Home Coming rallies and factory designers to show the difference which they couldn't believe. Yes the system cost more, but the results were fantastic. I liked the soft clipping feature. the sooth sound reminded of tube stuff I had owned, The NAD stuff was easier to operate. One time they offered me a position, but I had retired by then and didn't like Oregons cold damp weather. Eugene was nice during summer and early fall. Middle June tru early September in the late nineties and early two thousands
pashka
Member
So, mouth ego I decided to run into Second Hand and buy something like amplifier for spreaker test . I got Active speakers . In the store I saw a massive Denon AVR3808ci. I brought , it home and decided to turn it on as a pre-amp using its internal DAC. I was amazed how well this boy played music . The next day I began to compare my DAC for $2000 and Denon 3808 for $20. I don’t need internal amplifiers Denon, my acoustics are active Braun LV1020. As a result, I kept the Denon and packaged the DAC for sale.
I'm going to install modern OPAMPS on Denon 3808, thereby raising the stereo sound a step higher. Sometimes I look at reviews of AV receivers for sound, good stuff can get sleepers for cents.
I'm going to install modern OPAMPS on Denon 3808, thereby raising the stereo sound a step higher. Sometimes I look at reviews of AV receivers for sound, good stuff can get sleepers for cents.
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