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AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
Seven times most parts (except overworked power supply),versus two times for a stereo amp.Would one think they are going to be of the same quality?When high volume products are sold,a fraction of a penny savings ads up to the company doing the bui... 
AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
Sounds like Sunfire chokes on power also.[http://www.ultimateavmag.com/content/sunfire-ultimate-ii-av-receiver-measurements] 
AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
I wonder if its a good time to invest in a B&W. [http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1287610844&read&keyw&zzb&k] 
Eico HF-81 best tube combo
Link for your amp.[http://home.earthlink.net/~eico_hf81/index.htm] 
Krell mono blocks and wilson watt puppy's
Link for electric used.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_power_around_the_world] 
Separate Insurance Policy - LP's, Memorabilia, Etc
I haven't ever had a claim,but I hear have good pictures of everything,and proof x2,of replacement cost also if it is covered somewhere. 
Negative Feedback a deal killer?
I think our ears are the best test instrument. 
I know this has probably been discussed...
I'm in the group that finds that I like more of my old all analog albums.When you don't have a choice,being that is was only mastered in digital,vinyl still gives one less D/A in the process. 
AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
Factory links I missed above.[http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/SC-27.pdf] [http://www.sherwoodusa.com/prod_rd7503.html][http://usa.denon.com/us/product/pages/Product-Detail.aspx?Catid=3d9614d1-8000-4106-ab91-8192242ca... 
AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
Some examples of the power ratings they use for receivers.Marantz,$1250. Their rating 110watts.[http://us.marantz.com/Products/2980.asp]Tested [http://hometheatermag.com/receivers/marantz_sr6004_av_receiver/index4.html]Pioneer Elite.$2200,140watts... 
AV Receiver good enough for high end audio?
10-18-10: AberyclarkI always thought all the preamp features is what made a/v receivers less desirableWhen you find out your 100 wpc receiver only puts out 30-70 wpc,and won't drive your speakers,at least you have the option of hooking up a real a... 
Best Fully Automatic TT
A semi-automatic TT will need you to manually start a record yourself,but should lift and return the arm at the finish. Some may have just lifted the arm at finish,but I can't remember what category those were classified in. 
100v mono blocks in series on 200v w/o transformer
World voltages and frequency if anyone is interested.Link[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_power_around_the_world] 
100v mono blocks in series on 200v w/o transformer
I agree with Almarg.Don't even try it! 
Power Amplifier conundrum.
A 5 channel amp should work.A lot of home theater oriented amps are 8 ohms,the standard for home theater.At least they do have a fair amount of multi-channel power amps that could still drive 4 ohms.Receivers are getting more oriented toward the 8...