I'm looking for some vintage equipment for a friend as we speak. The system is only used in stereo, only ever will be used with two speakers.
As such, i see no reason to buy an A/V receiver with options that will never be used, unrequired plugins, etc.
Some of the old Pioneer and Realistic (or gasp, Sony) receivers are beasts and can be found with some careful searching for under $150. Finding a 50lb receiver for under $150 these days is unheard of, let alone one that has the gorgeous wood grain finish!!
