Budget Stereo Receiver

[dloweman]

My parents just got some paradigm titans and are looking at hooking the up to their tv/dvd player. They will use them for movies and music. I really know very little about what is out there for 2 channel receivers. They are only looking at spending $100-150. Any recommendations? Thanks
Derek

 

[aarond]

The only recvr that you could get (that you would care to own)for that amount would be the Sony STR-DE197. For a little more $220-250 you could get the HK 3380.

 

[Rob Babcock]

They might want to look around for a JVC RX-ES1SL . You can often get them on Ebay for well under $150 shipped. One pretty knowledgeable regular at AC uses a similar $275 JVC with a $4,500 digital front end ( ) and is very happy with it. They're very compact and are very energy efficient, too.

 

[anamorphic96]

Onkyo - TX 8211 - 199.00 would work quite well.

 

[Nomo]

I'll second the TX-8211. the 50 wpc rating is very conservative.

 

[SQ Kid]

do some shopping on ebay. there are tons of good deals to be found on there. dont be afraid of used stuff if the seller's got a good rating. i just picked up a Yamaha reciever for $150 that is great. in the $100-150 range, try to go for a used denon or onkyo.