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Is there any advantage of a A/V receiver (7.1 capable) over a 2 channel stereo receiver in power?
I will be using a receiver to run several pairs of speakers for backround music in the house, coupled with a 4 pair speaker selector box. Both the A/V receiver and stereo receiver I am looking at are rated at 100W/channel, and are similar price. But the A/V is a 7.1 capable and stereo only 2 channel. I will not be using surround modes.
I am not sure how each of these splits their power. ie, does the A/V split it among 7 channels, so if you only use 2, then you lose power?
If all is equal, I will probably get the A/V so in case someday I want surround modes.
Any other advantages or disadvantages of each?
I will be using a receiver to run several pairs of speakers for backround music in the house, coupled with a 4 pair speaker selector box. Both the A/V receiver and stereo receiver I am looking at are rated at 100W/channel, and are similar price. But the A/V is a 7.1 capable and stereo only 2 channel. I will not be using surround modes.
I am not sure how each of these splits their power. ie, does the A/V split it among 7 channels, so if you only use 2, then you lose power?
If all is equal, I will probably get the A/V so in case someday I want surround modes.
Any other advantages or disadvantages of each?