Throw me a few suggestions...

tonyb
tonyb Posts: 32,963
edited July 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
.....for a 2 channel receiver that has speaker a+b switching and a decent dac, along with digital inputs. Older....doesn't bother me as long as it sounds good. Some of the older HK's or Marantz ? Outlaw ?
HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds

Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

Kitchen

Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited July 2014
    I think the best bang for buck out there for a basic 2ch would be the HK3490 or 3390 series. Not sure on digital inputs though. My neighbor has always run Marantz gear and is very satisfied. Good luck.

    Where are you going to be using the system...outdoors, basement, or bedroom system?
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited July 2014
    Budget in mind?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2014
    Outlaw SR2250.... HK 3490.......
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited July 2014
    Kenwood KR-V8070 for 500 bones + free shipping. Currently in garage duty. Just kidding. Good luck finding something Tony.
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    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    The DACs in the HK 3490 are surprisingly good for its price. Yeah, it only has one COAX and one TOSLINK in, but hey it's a two channel stereo receiver, after all. Power is good, A/B switching on the remote, FM reception--pretty good. And it has both pre-outs for R/L and two SUB outs. Hard to beat if you can get it cheap (299 or less).

    Outlaws are also good, but pricier.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited July 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    The DACs in the HK 3490 are surprisingly good for its price. Yeah, it only has one COAX and one TOSLINK in, but hey it's a two channel stereo receiver, after all. Power is good, A/B switching on the remote, FM reception--pretty good. And it has both pre-outs for R/L and two SUB outs. Hard to beat if you can get it cheap (299 or less).

    Outlaws are also good, but pricier.

    cnh

    That's more along the lines I'm looking for. A lot of legacy receivers don't have digital inputs or decent dacs for that matter. Just looking to replace an old Sony receiver I use for my upstairs/deck Sonos, so hence the digital inputs need. Like to keep that as simple as possible.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited July 2014
    I have a 3480 (the non-DAC having version of the 3490) and love that thing. I won't be selling it as it sounds good, produces decent power and looks pretty decent/classy too.
    I don't think you could go wrong with the 3490 (I use my PeachTree DACiT with mine).
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    That's more along the lines I'm looking for. A lot of legacy receivers don't have digital inputs or decent dacs for that matter. Just looking to replace an old Sony receiver I use for my upstairs/deck Sonos, so hence the digital inputs need. Like to keep that as simple as possible.

    Tony, how about this puppy...I have one upstairs that powers my Polk Atrium speakers on the bottom deck. This way you still use the main rig as the control center and you get to use that gorgeous sounding Cary DAC pumping tunes on your deck. For my top deck I just take the Play:5 from the dining room, plug it in for the day & return it to it's resting place when the parties over. SONOS makes it so easy to expand no matter what you have in mind. Just a thought.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited July 2014
    I've actually owned that unit Phil, didn't care for the sound too much so I sent it back. Plus I'd like a receiver in that position only for the purpose of the tuner in case the internet goes down, I'll still be able to play tunes out on the deck.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2014
    Tony, I would also look into older Denons. They have good DACs and a whole lotta digital inputs (depending on model). By older, I mean ones such as the Denon AVR-4802. Good quality receiver, IMO. Not sure it has A+B switvhing though. I can check on mine and report back.
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    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    Yamaha RS-300 for $279.00 at B&K photo
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    249.99 on amazon
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    headrott wrote: »
    Tony, I would also look into older Denons. They have good DACs and a whole lotta digital inputs (depending on model). By older, I mean ones such as the Denon AVR-4802. Good quality receiver, IMO. Not sure it has A+B switvhing though. I can check on mine and report back.

    Most all Denon AVRs had A/B switching. The problem? It was often buried 4 or 5 levels deep in your receiver menus. My AVR 2807 is like that. There is NO easy way of switching from the A set to the B set quickly!

    Plus, those receivers weigh a ton, well over 35 or so lbs. Whereas the HK weighs only 23 lbs or so and can generate about as much power for its TWO channels as the Denon can?

    And I think the HK DACs are on a par with the Denons. We have a thread somewhere on this site where one of our members opened up an HK 3490 and compared its DACs to a much more expensive HK AVR and found the DACs in the 3490 had superior sound for TWO channel stereo. Can't remember where that was. But the DACs used in the stereo unit are different from the ones used in the AVRs.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited July 2014
    Good to know CNH, thanks. That is a bummer with Denons....scratch those. I'll keep an eye out for a 3490
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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