feathead said:
I'd like to replace my 30 year old Sansui 5000 receiver but don't know with what. I plan to continue with just a 2 channel system for the short term but would like to have the capability to convert to surround in the future. I currently am using two Sansui 3000 speakers and I still play vinyl occasionally along with CD's. I assume that means I need a phono input on the receiver and the ability to run in 2 channel stereo mode. I was looking at the Yamaha RXV-450 but it doesn't say anything about a phono input. Does it have one or is there another analog input that will accomodate a turntable? Any suggestions on an appropriate receiver? Under $400 would be nice and under $300 would be nicer if it will do the job. Huge amounts of power aren't all that important. Thanks for the help.
phono inputs are very specific inputs and can you generally can not use another input as a subsitute.
There are separate phone preamps that could be used, that would allow a low cost receiver to be used with your turntable (through one of the basic analog inputs).
Many midrange receivers ($600 and up) will have a phono stage (input). I am not aware of any low cost receiver with a phono input, though there may be such a unit on the markte.
Most of the multi channel receivers would do well as a stereo receiver.
