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best bang/ buck - old sansui vs panasonic XR

I have limited funds to get a new receiver. I am thinking of getting either a refurbished old Sansui high power 8080 or 9090 but I'm concerned that I will have to sink bucks into it to get it refurbished. As an alternative I was thinking of getting a panasonic XR series digital HTR like the 57. If hooked up in bi amp mode it appears to possibly provide high power like the old sansui's. My budget is $300. Would one of the old high power sansui's sound a lot better or would I be better off with a more modern digital amp like the panasonic XR series. Thanks for in advance for any input.
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rlwainwright
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If you really want good sound, look for a Tandberg receiver. The 2075 and 2080 were among the best-sounding receivers ever made.

Or, if you want a smokin' deal, check out the NAD 7240PE receiver here on Audiogon for $99. This receiver really sounds good.

Any of the above will sound better than the options you are currently considering...

Good luck!

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