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Which receiver would be the best choice?

Trying to power vintage Polk SDA 2's. Also have a pair of small Maggies that I'll use too. Both these speakers require a lot of power to perform properly I'm told. On a budget so can't get crazy. In my area there's 4 receivers for sale that may do the trick. They are:
Harmon Kardon HK670
Sansui 4000
Nad 7175PE
Lafayette 9090
Which receiver would be the best choice?
raisedonrock
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soix
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I believe B&K is out of business. You might want to take that into consideration.
raisedonrock OP
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What B&K models do you recommend?
raisedonrock OP
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Thanks for all your input. I've looked at some new stuff and the Yamaha R-S500 and the Harmon Kardon HK 3490 look good. Which do you think is better of the 2 and would it be a better choice over the vintage stuff?
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steuspeed
501 posts
 
Look at B&K. Robust and built in the USA. Much cheaper used.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
None save your money get something good.
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phasecorrect
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Ditto NAD...or a higher end vintage Pioneer if possible
rlwainwright
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I'd go with the NAD, they tend to have robust amp sections. 2nd choice would be the Harman/Kardon...

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