need a reciever

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

the cheapest out there. I dunno jack squat about home theatre. just want a little bump for my tv and computer.

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[adio 5,000+ posts]

see my sig. LMK

or you can buy my jvc RX-6032 for $100 + shipping

this pic isn't my pic but it's the best one i could find. my receiver looks just like it

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Sounds like you need an integrated amp instead, unless you like to listen to the radio a lot.

RadioShack used to sell a small 40x2 integrated, had a couple of inputs and seemed to be a really good deal (translation: under $50). I'm not sure if they still sell it, though. I stopped paying attention to their home audio equipment when they discotinued their paper catalogs several years back //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

integrated means what? i wanna run an RE8 or something

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

integrated means what? i wanna run an RE8 or something

that it runs the components (cd players, dvd players, etc) and has a radio on it. this is called a pre/pro and this is what the majority of receivers are, including the 2 i have.

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

integrated means what? i wanna run an RE8 or something

that it runs the components (cd players, dvd players, etc) and has a radio on it. this is called a pre/pro and this is what the majority of receivers are, including the 2 i have. yes, u can hook up any sub to them, as long as you have a plate amplifier.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Integrated amplifier = preamplifier & power amplifier in the same box

Receiver = same as above, with the addition of an AM/FM tuner

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

Quite true. If you're looking for something decent, a receiver will most likely be cheaper than an integrated amp. A decent integrated can run you some money (as they are usually quality goods), whereas receivers are dime a dozen after the recent influx of home theater's popularity.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

But the quality level for most entry-level HT receivers, IMO, leaves a lot to be desired. Lots of stuff packed in a small cabinet is an invitation to skimp on components and design, unless you get in the $1k range that Denon and Onkyo offer...

Of course, if you have the time to research and find the deals, seperates are generally preferable //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

^^ Good point. Most budget receivers are of the worst quality imaginable. However, that might be what he needs as he doesn't seem to be too worried about the sonic quality //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Especially if it's for a computer audio system.

Playing even 320K MP3's sounds like *** if the rest of the system is leagues beyond the source you're using //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

I can attest to that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

1975 busted out Hitachi receiver...Wasn't a good buy. But for 15 bucks shipped form Canada, I wasn't expecting much //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone believe in the idea that you should save your money and buy something a little higher quality?? Wouldn't that pay off more in the long run???

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

not if he is just looking for something temporary.

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone believe in the idea that you should save your money and buy something a little higher quality?? Wouldn't that pay off more in the long run???

Since it's obviously for a cheap setup, a higher quality receiver is useless.