Hi Jose;

I'm surprised that none of the responses you received recommended that
you purchase a vintage Marantz receiver, one made in USA or Japan before
1980, after which even the Japanese companies went "offshore" in order
to avoid the high labor (and other) costs that drove electronics
manufacturing out of USA.

The Marantz Model 2330 receiver, for example, was made in USA in 1977,
and it cost $790! That was a whole lot of money then, and if this
receiver was made in USA today, it would have to sell for over $3,000.

But, you can find one on eBay occasionally for about $300. This model
puts out 130 real RMS watts per channel, not the fake "peak" watts hi-fi
makers claim today. In fact, most 1970s Marantz amplifiers actually put
out MORE than the advertised output! Can you imagine that happening today?

You guys must be all under 18, or you'd know exactly where to find the
best receiver you can buy for about $300. None other comes even close!

See the specs (and photos) he

http://www.classic-audio.com/

Tyco_brahe


Jose Luiz wrote:
Hey, I'm looking for a stereo receiver to replace my 5-year old Sony
STR-DE525. I'm looking primarily in the $250-300 price range but something a
bit higher or a bit lower in price is acceptable. I would prefer to buy
another Sony brand since my Playstation 2, CD changer, and portable
mini-disc player I presume would be more compatible with a Sony receiver but
I'm looking at other brands as well. I only have two speakers and use my
stereo system primarily for music, so I'm looking for something with
excellent sound and can carry a nice-sounding bass at high volumes rather
than a reciever specifically geared for a home theatre setup, though I would
like nice sound reproduction for my TV and Playstation 2 as well. The thing
I hated about my Sony STR-DE515 is that playing a song with a strong bass at
high levels always shut the receiver down and gave this 'Protector' warning
so I'm looking for something that can take stronger bass and louder volumes.
Would this be found in a higher wattage stereo receiver? Any reccomendations
for a stereo receiver around this price range (or even a lower price range)
would be much appreciated!!

Jose