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Make sure the USB port on your receiver matches the device you want to use. Comments 26 Read comments. Thanks for the question, John. And finally, you didn't really ask my opinion on the sub, but I'm a big jazz listener and I have yet to get comfortable with how a sub sounds - it almost throws acoustic bass out of whack for me. But that may just be me. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your system!
We do have some 7-channel power amplifiers , but they're kind of pricey. If you're fortunate enough to already have an amp, and just need something to plug your sources into, try the Cambridge Audio AXA35 , which has a pre-amp output that can feed signal to your existing power amp. Hope this helps! James - Thanks for checking in.
If you want a receiver with the ability to tune in radio stations , this Marantz NR offers just about everything you could want, including a phono input. If radio doesn't matter, maybe look at an integrated amplifier instead. For a turntable, the Pro-Ject T1 is good-looking and gets strong reviews from our customers. There are so many variables for speakers, I'd be hard-pressed to make a reliable recommendation without knowing more about what you want to do, but I'll suggest the MartinLogan Motion 15i bookshelf speakers because I have a strong preference for the Folded Motion tweeter when listening to vinyl.
Hope this helps, or at least provides a good starting point. Hi, Jeff. I love the story of how, when, and where you acquired your receiver - it's done some real service over the years. Since I can't really ask you the usual questions about what you want to plug in, etc. And just for kicks, I wanted to show you the Technics SU-G , which doesn't have a receiver in it, but does have those wonderful old-fashioned VU-meters in it that I love.
I hope this helps! Michael - Fortunately, multi-room wireless audio is a real focus for the industry these days. Each of those links I provided should show you the compatible receivers, amps, and speakers that work within the system.
I'm afraid we don't have anything that works as a receiver, but I've seen these JBL PartyBox speakers in action, and they're a nice alternative.
Thanks for the question! Rob - There are receivers and sound bars that have Bluetooth built in, and can typically be used with compatible earphones. One of our advisors can help you zero in on ones that work together if you give us a call, chat, or email.
Mike - I filtered this list of receivers so it only shows those with two pairs of binding posts to accommodate your four speakers I'm assuming they connect via bare wire and don't have proprietary Bose plugs since you used them with your Pioneer. I tend to favor the Yamaha options for power, reliability and versatility, but there's not a bad choice here.
Erik - I hate to deflect, but this sounds like a question that could be best answered by one of our whole-house designers who knows more about the SpeakerCraft product line. You can get in touch with an expert Advisor using the call, chat, or email options found in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Sounds like a heck of a system, I'm sure we can help!
Ron - It sounds like you've read up on the technical benefits of the two, so I'll just give you the opinion of someone who has had an opportunity to demo most of the ones we carry - my opinion only, not the company's: I give a slight edge in fidelity to Class AB.
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I slightly preferred the smoother sound of the Cambridge Audio AXR85 because it made cymbals sound more natural and less harsh. MusicCast works exclusively with Yamaha gear and offers only a smattering of the streaming services that Sonos offers, including Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, and Tidal, although it does also stream Internet radio and can stream from hard drives and computers attached to your network.
While I found the MusicCast app considerably less friendly and more complicated to set up than a Sonos network, the AirPlay and Google Cast functionality worked easily. And because those technologies are compatible with a wider variety of streaming services, I expect most R-N owners will rely more on those technologies than on MusicCast. The optical digital input is especially handy if you want to connect a TV set as a source because practically all TVs have optical digital audio outputs.
Like the Sony, this receiver has a front-panel on-screen display that lets you adjust minor features such as input level trim. Although the R-N is generous in sound quality and features, it can be rather unfriendly when you try to use it. The long, skinny remote is packed with little buttons and hard-to-read labels. Incidentally, the R-N works only with 2.
Cambridge Audio AXR85 : This receiver, from a well-known high-end audio brand, is much more costly than our top picks, and two of our three listeners preferred the sound of the Yamaha R-N Onkyo TX : This receiver is our former runner-up pick, long revered for its solid performance and low price, but it appears to have been discontinued.
Onkyo TX : This receiver seemed ideal because it combined Bluetooth, a phono input, and digital audio inputs, but its surprisingly high and audible distortion kept it from being a pick. Pioneer SXAE : This receiver also had surprisingly high and audible distortion that prevented it from being a pick. Pyle PDA6BU : This unconventional receiver has a high power rating and several unusual features, but we saw too many quality complaints in its Amazon reviews for us to recommend it confidently.
Sherwood RX : This receiver has a high power rating but too many quality complaints on Amazon. Sherwood RX : This receiver might be worth checking out if you need something inexpensive that can drive two pairs of speakers to loud volumes easily, but we were deterred by quality complaints on Amazon.
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And though most music formats only require 2 channels left and right , the sky's the limit for true home theater surround sound. In a nutshell: The more channels you have, the more more speakers you can add — and the more speakers you add, the better and more immersive the sound. A good old stereo system is now referred to as 2.
The "2" refers to the two front speakers, and the subwoofer is the ". Add another subwoofer to the setup, and you have a "5. To recap: a 9. Plus two subwoofers, which are typically in the back, but can go anywhere. You'll need a receiver with 9 channels or more to power a system like this. How much audible difference is there between the two? Still, that said, a few words on power from one of our own, a World Wide Stereo industry expert, Bob Cole:.
That is, the loud parts can be a LOT louder! It's important to get a receiver with power reserves, or the loud parts will distort. That not only sounds bad, but it can hurt your speakers. I like to see about Watts per channel or more for most rooms and speakers. Even better, some receivers have preamp output jacks on the rear, so you can later add a power amplifier to boost the power.
It future-proofs your power. What to look for if you want wireless multi-room audio. In the old days, like way back in the year , if you wanted music in another room, you drilled lots of holes in walls and floors so you could run wires to speakers.
And if you got fancy, you also ran wires to a keypad on the wall so you could control everything. Today, you can do the same thing, minus the drilling and the wires by going wireless. And there are two ways to do this. Keep an eye out for these callouts while shopping. In essence, you could have a 7-room house playing a different song in each room at the same time, with no wires anywhere.
We should note: there are still wall keypads out there, but many are now wireless, too. Though some receivers come with a wireless system already built-in, you can add wireless capability to almost any sound system. Yamaha , Bose , and Sonos all make tiny boxes that connect to the receiver just like a CD player, and allow you to stream almost any music, wirelessly, through your sound system.
Many of the newest home theater receivers are easily controlled through an app on your iPhone, tablet, or computer. At your fingertips: full operational control from any room in the house. Grandma could take over, no problem. Receivers are often bigger than you think. An AV receiver with amps inside needs to dissipate heat, so I recommend leaving 6 inches inches above it for ventilation. The cooler a piece of electronics stays, the longer it lasts. AV receivers are typically deeper than stereo receivers, so I usually recommend allowing 20 inches for depth.
If space is tight, there are fan kits that can keep the air circulating to prevent your receiver from overheating. Or the mayhem and destruction in a typical monster movie might spill out at home. The most common questions we hear from customers. A multi-zone capable receiver gets it done by allowing you to hook up multiple video sources — your cable or satellite box, Apple TV, a Blu-ray player, and so on — and then sending that signal out to two different TVs in two different rooms.
You can even watch two live TV shows at the same time with one multi-zone receiver, though that requires an additional cable or satellite TV box. Yes, but all AV receivers nowadays have automatic speaker calibration. Most do a good job, but the best automatic speaker calibration we've seen is in NAD surround receivers.
They have Diarc Live Room Correction built-in, and the quality difference is like night and day — you can easily turn it on and off to test it out. In the PA area? Stop by one of our showrooms for a demo. This way, you get the latest features like Dolby Atmos. Translated: goosebumps! Further, the number of new features in a typical new AV receiver is proportional to the number of new features in a typical new TV. For specific models, our Top Receivers of guide slices, dices, and compares the best AV receivers of the year.
When you buy from an authorized dealer , your new AV receiver will come with the full manufacturer's warranty. Not to mention other AC-powered digital devices, like your computer. Lightning strikes, power outages, or brownouts can destroy delicate electronics in a flash, which is why we always recommend buying a power conditioner to protect your valuable equipment in the event of sudden over or under voltage.
Audioquest , Furman , and Panamax make some of the best. Step 1: Go to an AV showroom near you and plan on spending some quality time listening and asking questions. Call us. Happens every day. Step 2: Go buy the model you like best right here from World Wide Stereo and get the best price, free shipping, expert advice, and award-winning customer support for as long as you own your new AV receiver.
We give you a day audition to try the component out. Both are unique and feature real rooms — living room, den, kitchen, bathroom — just like home, so you get a real feel for how things will look and sound at your place.
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