2 Channel Receivers?

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I am going to do a simple two channel setup. I am not really interested in HT, sorround etc. In fact, I will most likely not even have a CD player. I am just going to run off of an Ipod. The only feature that I know I want at this point is to be able to run a 2nd zone.

So, my questions are:

In the world of entry level receivers, is there one out there that is known for being an overachiever?

About the only brand names for such receivers that I have looked at are Onkyo, Yamaha and Denon. Yep, I have been perusing Crutchfield. Any of these stand out as being generally better than the others? Any that I should stay away from?

 
i ran some 8 inch paradigms with it,now i even run a pair of dual 8 inch klipsch towers with the hk
I saw a pair of those towers the other day, very nice looking.

the hk and a Marantz were the only 2 channel receivers i could find with a sub output if that matters to you,that was a couple years ago.
Actually, my current plans are to avoid adding a sub.

 
Outlaw Audio (an online home audio company) sells a stereo receiver thats gotten good reviews in the recent past.
Thanks, I have seen that name -- I will check them out.

no sub is necessary,just nice to know you dont need a 5.1 channel for sub capability. i love the klipsch rf-82's i have 4 of them,great for movies
wow, that is sweet.

Tube amp's FTW just google for them very under rated and have a very nice warm sound threw almost any speakers.
Hmmm, do they come in an integrated amp?

 
Do you care about HDMI or anything? If not, an old Yamaha is what I did and it works absolutely wonderfully. Sounds great and has great features
I have been struggling with that a little. I know I could care less about it now, but my attitude has been that I don't want to go out of my way to avoid it either - just in case.

In short, if I had a choice between a good receiver with HDMI and a better one without it I would go with the latter.

 
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