Looking for simple receiver

[Madness]

I've been searching for a month now... all I need is 2 channel, 1 spdif or hdmi input/out and 1 sub out receiver, it's been a headache simply on a budget home audio...id use a sound bar with sub out but I have 2 speakers I'd rather use Any suggestions?

 

[KEW]

What speakers do you have?
As long as they don't require an inordinate amount of power, I'd recommend either of these:
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs530bt/denon-avr-s530bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/intdtr204/integra-dtr-20.4-5.2-ch-x-80-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html

Note that these are refurbished AVR's. Many of us (myself included) have had excellent experience buying from Accessories4less.

I know you don't need the extra channels, but the economies of production scale makes these AVR's price competitive with stereo receivers, and once you add your need for HDMI/SPDIF, I think that rules out the typical budget stereo receiver!
On a positive, these will give you the excellent bass management (integrating your sub) of allowing your AVR to manage the crossover for both the sub and your mains.

Note: avoid Yamaha in this price range. Although they have a reputation for quality and reliability, they have started cutting more corners in their budget AVR's such that I cannot recommend them.

 

[lovinthehd]

Budget? Have you considered using a multi-ch avr?

 

[afterlife2]

I also 2nd the Integra great 2.1 output. $150 is a steal.

 

[zumbo]

Onkyo TX-8270. 2-channel Stereo receiver with HDMI.

https://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=TX-8270&class=Stereo Receiver&source=prodClass

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

What speakers? What subs?

If all you have are 2 little speakers and a sub in a moderate size room, chances are you won’t need much power and basically any AVR will do just fine. If all you need is simply AVR, then features isn’t a factor.

So it comes down to price and reliability.

What are some choices you’ve been thinking?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I think $150 is hard to beat for an AVR.

 

[Madness]

Thanks!