what would you do?

[gcmarshall]

i need an audio source for a room wherein i plan to have 2-channel stereo listening. surround sound, theater, etc., are not part of this scenario.

i have a pair of 10 year old boston HD10 speakers which perform very well. but, i don't have anything to power them, no receiver, no tuner...etc. they are sitting collecting dust and i want to utilize them.

i want very good sound and build quality in a receiver or seprarates. the boston are rated to handle 150 watts.

would you buy a separates solution? if so, what separates? or, would you buy a 2-channel receiver? if so, which one. build quality, reliability and sound reproduction are important, but i am not looking for an exclusive high-end solution.

this will be for a bedroom and later for a formal living room, if that matters.

 

[agarwalro]

If you are happy with your speakers I do not see a need to change them. I cannot find the specs for the speakers to comment on them, just keep in mind that you need full range (20 - 20,000Hz) capable speakers. I recommend the following based on what I have read (I have never listened to any of them),

Stereo Receiver: Anthem TLP-1
Stereo Amp: Anthem PVA-2
Stereo Amp:Anthem Statement P2 (if you want the final word in 2 channel amps, based on specs)

Here is a review of the TLP-1 and PVA-2:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_3/anthem-tlp-1-pva-2-8-2003.html

Here is a review of the 5 channel brother of the Statement P2:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/anthem-statement-p5-amplifier-12-2004.html

 

[j_garcia]

I'd look at a used integrated amp or a stereo receiver. An integrated will generally give you solid power and they tend to sound better than a comparable receiver IMO, because there is less going on in there. Downside is no AM/FM tuner. What's your price range? I'd say give the new Outlaw RD2150 a look here for $599. It is the most flexible option I can think of and should have plenty of power to handle most anything. The 150w rating of the speakers is a bit of a misnomer, because that is the MAXIMUM rating they can handle, not a requirement; in other words, you don't need 150w to drive them.