Your favorite low power receivers

MusicOnly · Jan 30, 2014

I want to get a couple of receivers for my collection .
I was thinking of starting with a lower power model such as a HK430 , or
a Kenwood KR4600 heck even a Realistic ST A84 if I could find one minty .
What are your favorite receivers under say 35wpc ?

Fairlane · Jan 30, 2014

Personally I have owned a Marantz 2230 (great little receiver) but my favorite SS low powered receiver was probably a Sony STR V3. Regret selling that Sony to this day.

TebbieBear · Jan 30, 2014

IDK if Integrated amps would be acceptable, if so I love the Kenwood KA3500.

ranch 22b · Jan 30, 2014

Sansui Six

bktheking · Jan 30, 2014

2000x, sansui six, onkyo tx2500 mkii, marantz 2215b, pioneer sx535 just to name a few.

Sony strv2

luxman stuff is nice, so is technics

CT Jim · Jan 30, 2014

Marantz 2010, does a whole lot better than it's rated 10w/channel

Silversleep · Jan 30, 2014

Marantz 2230,2235,2220b. Sansui 661.

Bullistik892 · Jan 30, 2014

STA-52B, I have a couplen low powered solid state Scott's that are low powered. Sansui 6, 4000. I cant pick just one!

hi*ball · Jan 30, 2014

My favorite is my little Sansui 661 (27 wpc) that I got for $25 and cleaned up.

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Robisme · Jan 30, 2014

Marantz 2230, Quadraflex Reference 300R.

Rob

larryderouin · Jan 31, 2014

Sansui 2000A or X, Pioneer 535 or 434.

bigaltx24 · Jan 31, 2014

Advent 300, Luxman R-113, Realistic STA-100

BillyBatts · Jan 31, 2014

I have a Realistic STA-76 I purchase new in 1975. Recapped and dial lights, and still enjoy it. Whopping 12 watts but that's good for many situations.

AuralAbrasns · Jan 31, 2014

You can't go wrong with a Harman Kardon 430. I love mine and I'm a real fan of the simple futuristic type styling.

I have a huge 36' x 32' garage and that little receiver has no problems filling it with sound with the Optimus 5b speakers I'm using.

bobsvinyl · Jan 31, 2014

I have a Kenwood KR4600 in a 9' X 9' room and it is a great little receiver. I bought in online for cheap money 2 years ago and I play it every day. It hasn't had one problem. I have it with some ADS L570/2 speakers and I think they're an excellent match. Here's a review with some good info on the Kenwood.

http://www.highfidelityreview.com/kenwood-kr-4600.html

Sriskie · Jan 31, 2014

Realistic STA-78!

anytune · Jan 31, 2014

Of the receivers I own, I would favor the Pioneer SX-535 (20 watts) and Sansui 221 (12 watts). Another that performs way better than I expected is a 1985 Technics SA-150 (25 watts) for which I paid all of $5.

harman/kardon · Jan 31, 2014

Beomaster 3000-2

30 WPC

chazix · Jan 31, 2014

In this category, I think considering the NAD 7020 is obligatory.

And then there's the Philips 78x (silver) and 78x1 (black) series. I'm not sure which models come in under the 35WPC wire. Like the NAD, the Philips use beefy, honest-to-gosh metal-case (TO-3) output transistors. Between the two, I'd choose the Philips - but, most of the world disagrees, which can make them a relative bargain even though I believe they are much rarer than the NAD.

Have fun choosing,

chazix

electronjohn · Jan 31, 2014

I'm kinda partial to my SX-580. Run my lil' SX-424 once in a while just for fun, too.

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