Opinions on JVC JR-S100?

Hi,

I've been offered a JVC JR-S100 receiver in brilliant shape for ~$80. Mainly looking to use the phono input to listen to my vinyl via headphones, with a view to possibly upgrade to something better in a little while.

I listen to mainly jazz and classic rock - would this receiver rise to the occasion or am I better off just looking for something else to start with?

Thanks!

anathema said:

Hi,

I've been offered a JVC JR-S100 receiver in brilliant shape for ~$80. Mainly looking to use the phono input to listen to my vinyl via headphones, with a view to possibly upgrade to something better in a little while.

I listen to mainly jazz and classic rock - would this receiver rise to the occasion or am I better off just looking for something else to start with?

Thanks!

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I have the JR-S501 120WPC. The JR- S100 is a much scaled down model, but I've never heard it. If it's anything like the s501, I think you would be happy with it. IMO, the s501 doesn't really color the sound that much, unless you kick in the SAE EQ (Which I see the s-100 doesnt have).
Very good build quality, and the look will grow on you. Not as flashy as some of the other guys out there, but then again you have a quality recviever with a very unique look.
That being said, I think $80 for a BOTL reciever that is not very popular (from what I've read; even though it's high quality) is abit steep. I only paid $60.00 for mine....

Check out this link
http://www.hifigoteborg.se/photo arkiv receivers/photo arkiv/JVC_JR_S100_detail.htm

Lots of pics of your receiver and others in the JVC SR line.
I attached some pics om my S-501... and your S100.
I know iknow! Please forgive the painters tape... I dont want anyone pushing and clicking every button to find the tv/CD/ipod inputs!

I have two JR-s61's and while they might not be a powerhouse they are very well built, have a fine tuner and sound just fine. Oh, and you can find tons of JVC stuff pretty cheap, but I have noticed some of the prices starting to climb for JVC's on eBay. I guess people are finding out what I and a few others already know. The S100 is newer, but I imagine it's still good JVC quality.

I have the TOTL JR-S600 and a mid-line JR-S300 (recent addition needs a relay switch) and there was no discernable difference in sound quality on FM. Haven`t done much comparing beyond that as the 300 needs a little work, but IMO the entire JVC line from that era are real sleepers.

I really don't like the look of them, but I've actually read great things about them for sound quality, but for the money hes asking you could find something better

bryblob said:

I really don't like the look of them, but I've actually read great things about them for sound quality, but for the money hes asking you could find something better

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I agree that the price is a little higher then the "normal" going price for JVC gear, but like I said, eBay prices are starting to climb on good JVC stuff. You might not like eBay, but it's a good way to get an idea of what something is really worth. On the looks thing? I like the looks of my JVC JR-S61W just fine. All knobs, push buttons and no led lights. If I were home I'd post a pic, but I'm up to my cottage. JohnW

If I recall, the 100 didn't have the equalizer. Other than that I always liked that series.

bryblob said:

I really don't like the look of them, but I've actually read great things about them for sound quality, but for the money hes asking you could find something better

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Agreed. :thmbsp: