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Old 11-05-2009, 06:41 AM
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Being a neophyte aspiring audiophile I am trying to making the best decision possible on a limited budget.


From what I have read online, Five integrated amplifiers that have attracted my attention.

I am still learning about the the differences between them. I do have a discerning ear, but some of the terminology is still jargon to me

Marantz PM5003-$449.99 Amazon
Onkyo A-9555- $449.95 B&H
Onkyo A-5VL-$529.95 B&H
Yamaha A-S700BL- $799.95 Amazon
Yamaha AX-497- $399.95 Amazon


If you know any other integrated amplifiers that you would recommend please yet me know.

Thanks
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Old 11-05-2009, 07:02 AM
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I would look at the yama RX-797 @ your price points
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I would look at the yama RX-797 @ your price points

That one looks like a regular receiver. That would probably mean I would need to purchase a separate amplifier for the unit.
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That one looks like a regular receiver. That would probably mean I would need to purchase a separate amplifier for the unit.
No seperate purchase required... Has plenty of power and is 4ohm stable.
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No seperate purchase required... Has plenty of power and is 4ohm stable.
Besides the power, what is so special about that particular yamaha model?

It looks old... for a A/V receiver it only has composite inputs...
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Being a neophyte aspiring audiophile I am trying to making the best decision possible on a limited budget.


From what I have read online, Five integrated amplifiers that have attracted my attention.

I am still learning about the the differences between them. I do have a discerning ear, but some of the terminology is still jargon to me

Marantz PM5003-$449.99 Amazon
Onkyo A-9555- $449.95 B&H
Onkyo A-5VL-$529.95 B&H
Yamaha A-S700BL- $799.95 Amazon
Yamaha AX-497- $399.95 Amazon


If you know any other integrated amplifiers that you would recommend please yet me know.

Thanks
Are you intending the use of this amp to be strictly for 2 channel listeniong only and no home theater use in the futur? If the answer is yes to both, stay away from receivers as they capbabilities you will not even use and are therefore a waste of resource.
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Are you intending the use of this amp to be strictly for 2 channel listeniong only and no home theater use in the futur? If the answer is yes to both, stay away from receivers as they capbabilities you will not even use and are therefore a waste of resource.
Just two channel listening no home theater use.
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Besides the power, what is so special about that particular yamaha model?

It looks old... for a A/V receiver it only has composite inputs...
its not an AVR the inputs are convenience only... This is a strong stereo receiver
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Integrated amplifier: An audio component that provides both a preamp and amplifier in the same chassis

Receiver: An audio component that provides a tuner, preamp, and amplifier in the same chassis

All those that are listed in the OP are integrated amplifiers. Which one you select depends on a few varients.

*What kind of speakers you have.

*Size of the room

*Inputs needed

*What is aesthetically pleasing to the user

Pick one that has the capability to drive the speakers you are planning on using with the integrated amplifier in the size of room the system will be in. For example, if your speakers impose a more difficult load or are inefficient that may rule out the Onkyo A-5VL as it's only rated 40 watts per channel and doesn't seem to be rated for 4 ohms.

If you don't like the way the Yamaha looks then select a different integrated amplifier. You don't have to limit yourself to the list you already made of course.
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Being a neophyte aspiring audiophile I am trying to making the best decision possible on a limited budget.


From what I have read online, Five integrated amplifiers that have attracted my attention.

I am still learning about the the differences between them. I do have a discerning ear, but some of the terminology is still jargon to me

Marantz PM5003-$449.99 Amazon
Onkyo A-9555- $449.95 B&H
Onkyo A-5VL-$529.95 B&H
Yamaha A-S700BL- $799.95 Amazon
Yamaha AX-497- $399.95 Amazon


If you know any other integrated amplifiers that you would recommend please yet me know.

Thanks
How about the Yamaha A-S1000 ? I am sure you must be able to make some deal somewhere.
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