Receiver - Sorround or Stereo

[Satya]

Hey all,
How are you?

I have a serious dilemma. In the past few weeks I'm looking for a
receiver to attach to my
home-recording environment. I just want to direct the output of my pc
through the Receiver.
All I need from the amplifier is to amplfy stereo, I'm not looking for
an home-theater receiver..


My first though was that I must buy a Stereo receiver. However, then I
found out that most
the home-theater sorround receivers enable you to "turn off" the
sorround, and work as stereo.

My quesetion is - So why people would buy a stereo amplifier, if the
sorround one enables stereo and can be baught for approximately the
same price?

I'd also like to receive any kind of suggestions of the amplifier I
should buy. I'm currently digging
Harmon Kardo for fitting model..

Thanks alot, in advance,
Eyal.

[MiNe 109]

In article om>,
"Satya" > wrote:

> Hey all,
> How are you?
>
> I have a serious dilemma. In the past few weeks I'm looking for a
> receiver to attach to my
> home-recording environment. I just want to direct the output of my pc
> through the Receiver.
> All I need from the amplifier is to amplfy stereo, I'm not looking for
> an home-theater receiver..
>
>
> My first though was that I must buy a Stereo receiver. However, then I
> found out that most
> the home-theater sorround receivers enable you to "turn off" the
> sorround, and work as stereo.
>
> My quesetion is - So why people would buy a stereo amplifier, if the
> sorround one enables stereo and can be baught for approximately the
> same price?

Some might be bothered by the thought of those extra amp channels going
to waste. The relative simplicity of the stereo receiver with no
expensive DAC could mean higher quality parts for the same price. One
might worry about the complexity of a surround receiver compromising
sound quality due to noise, layout problems, digital complications such
as unnecessary A to D to A conversion, etc.

> I'd also like to receive any kind of suggestions of the amplifier I
> should buy. I'm currently digging Harmon Kardo for fitting model..

You might look for a receiver with a USB input if you don't have a good
soundcard. I think JVC has several models. Otherwise, Onkyo is often
mentioned here for good quality at low prices.

Stephen

[Harry Lavo]

"MiNe 109" > wrote in message
...
> In article om>,
> "Satya" > wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>> How are you?
>>
>> I have a serious dilemma. In the past few weeks I'm looking for a
>> receiver to attach to my
>> home-recording environment. I just want to direct the output of my pc
>> through the Receiver.
>> All I need from the amplifier is to amplfy stereo, I'm not looking for
>> an home-theater receiver..
>>
>>
>> My first though was that I must buy a Stereo receiver. However, then I
>> found out that most
>> the home-theater sorround receivers enable you to "turn off" the
>> sorround, and work as stereo.
>>
>> My quesetion is - So why people would buy a stereo amplifier, if the
>> sorround one enables stereo and can be baught for approximately the
>> same price?
>
> Some might be bothered by the thought of those extra amp channels going
> to waste. The relative simplicity of the stereo receiver with no
> expensive DAC could mean higher quality parts for the same price. One
> might worry about the complexity of a surround receiver compromising
> sound quality due to noise, layout problems, digital complications such
> as unnecessary A to D to A conversion, etc.
>
>> I'd also like to receive any kind of suggestions of the amplifier I
>> should buy. I'm currently digging Harmon Kardo for fitting model..
>
> You might look for a receiver with a USB input if you don't have a good
> soundcard. I think JVC has several models. Otherwise, Onkyo is often
> mentioned here for good quality at low prices.
>
> Stephen

Actually the "champ" in this field of modern stereo receivers right now is
the Outlaw.

[Arny Krueger]

"Satya" > wrote in message
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> Hey all,
> How are you?
>
> I have a serious dilemma. In the past few weeks I'm
> looking for a receiver to attach to my
> home-recording environment. I just want to direct the
> output of my pc through the Receiver.
> All I need from the amplifier is to amplfy stereo, I'm
> not looking for an home-theater receiver..
>
>
> My first though was that I must buy a Stereo receiver.
> However, then I found out that most
> the home-theater sorround receivers enable you to "turn
> off" the sorround, and work as stereo.
>
> My quesetion is - So why people would buy a stereo
> amplifier, if the sorround one enables stereo and can be
> bought for approximately the same price?

There are in fact very few stereo receivers left on the market. However,
decent ones can be had for far less than comparable surround receivers.

[Eeyore]

Satya wrote:

> My quesetion is - So why people would buy a stereo amplifier, if the
> sorround one enables stereo and can be baught for approximately the
> same price?

How do you think they get them the same price ????

Graham

[Satya]

I got it :)

Thank you all for the advices :)
Satya.