Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo Need a 2 channel receiver.

While cleaning the innards of my 11 yr old Onkyo I accidentally broke a whole bunch of stuff so I may need to buy something new. Any suggestions?
Alternatively, I could put my Denon 2802 upstairs and upgrade my HT receiver but the old lady probably wouldn't be as happy with that idea.
Thanks.

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Mark, I'm sorry, but that made me laugh!

Just how much stuff did you break? All at the same time, or just little by little? Been drinking? Enough?

I'm sure it's not funny, but I just got a mental image in my head about broken Onkyo innards.

I'm thinking vintage tube amp.

I admit...I giggled a bit myself.

How about a nice used integrated unit like this

I can't remmeber if I was drinking or not, but it all happened when I gave that flat, wide ribbon-looking thing a little tug. Some incredibly brittle plastic broke and then little metal pieces started popping out of there like they had been spring loaded. I'm sure it's fixable, but it had been shorting in and out anyway.
Unless I'm wrong that Rotel on e-bay doesn't look like it has a tuner or the ability to switch inputs. I was thinking more along the lines of a simple 2 channel receiver that won't break the bank. Clean and ample power would be nice in case it ever becomes part of my HT in a future 7.1 set-up.

Does $290 break the bank?

http://bizrate.lycos.com/,mss__cat_id--11070000,prod_id--7586083,rf--wgg.html

http://pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4153_35330,00.html

6.1, 7.1 inputs 7.1 capable 110w x 6 MCACC Auto Calibration

Bigwill that is sad, but definitely humourous.

The mental image it brings to mind should keep me in good spirits all day but please don't think i'm delighting in your misfortune. I know i'm not alone.

panasonic sa xr45 $300 digital amp. try the xr 25 at circuit city, but I'd order the 45 for the same price online. Use a digital cable from player to receiver. This lets the receiver do the amplification. search audiocirlce.com or audio asylum about this little receiver. It's a killer sound for a bargain price. matched with some axioms and you'll be listening to your cd collection all over again like it's new.

That Pioneer looks like a darn good value at the prices quoted online. I'm not sure if I'd put that upstairs or use it to replace the Denon 2802 in my HT.
Anybody want to help out an overworked new dad by providing that link to the page detailing actual, measured output of the various receivers?

Duff, I'd go with the Panasonic XR45 as well! Digital amplification - pure sounding though some complaints about brightness - should compliment the Axioms very well!

If you're flush, but not reckless, I'd definitely recommend an Antique Sound Labs MG S1 15 DT integrated SET TUBE amp. This amp is a wonder !! I've listened to REALLY expensive tube amps which do not sound as good as this giant killer.

I've used this ASL with a pair of M3Tis and M22 like speakers and can tell you I've heard the magic!!

I use my tubie with Mapleshade weirdly thin speaker cables and this is also a wonderful combination. Mapleshade will build (rebuild) a vintage Scott amp for you for a very good price.

http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/tweaks/tubeamps.php



Enjoy the music!