On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:04:29 -0500, Walt
wrote:
Perry Justus wrote:
I'm totally ignorant when it comes to pro audio, and nothing I own or
will probably own for a very long time qualifies or will qualify as
"high-end" ... be gentle. That being said:
I own an Aiwa Mini-Shelf System (CX-NA71) which is pretty much broken.
I would like to continue using the same speakers (SX-FNA71), but want
to replace the receiver. ... I have a very sad, low budget and
can't really spend more than $120. (Take time to laugh at me, now.
Go ahead!)
There's reasonable quality stuff on Ebay at your price point, but you
need to know what you're looking for.
Why do you need an A/V receiver? Would a stereo (2 channel) suffice?
Are you switching video sources? Do you decode 5-1 audio? Do you even
have the speakers for 5-1? Do you think you might want to upgrade to
5-1 at some point?
I need it mainly so I can run my computer's sound through the
video/aux without hassle (and so I can use headphones again). I also
listen to music almost constantly, but usually through headphones, and
I've been having to use a cheap RCA boombox for that...
I might upgrade the speakers someday, but for now, drums and cymbals
are my main priority.
I was mainly just wondering if there are any requirements for the
receiver to meet the criteria of the speakers themselves. If I recall
correctly, they're 120W. (Again, I know nothing about audio equipment
in general.)
Pretty much any speaker is compatible with any receiver. There are some
esoteric speakers that demand more from an amp, but that's not what
you've got. Any receiver will drive them. If you want to play them
loud, you'll need more power. As for audio quality, your limiting
factor is your speakers, as long as the receiver you buy isn't actually
broken.
//Walt
Thanks for the info. I had assumed that just about any receiver would
do, but last night I was starting to worry that they may not be
compatible with everything.
Take care,
Perry