Harmon-Kardon AVR35 v.s. Luxman R-115

Clifftay001
Clifftay001 Posts: 6
edited March 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm stuck, can someone give me a little advice? Trying to decide between a Harmon-Kardon AVR 35 and Luxman R-115 to bring out the best in a pair of Yamaha NS-AW350 patio speakers. Although the HK is a 5 channel how does it compare with the Luxman if used in stereo mode? Both are going for the same $$$ and in great condition.
Cliff.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited March 2007
    I vote for the Lux. A legendary 2 channel reciever. Be aware that it's probably atleast 12-18 years old and parts are hard to come by. If it's a solid performer right now it should serve you well.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited March 2007
    My dad has the Luxman R-115. It really suprised me when i hooked up a pair of R30's to it. Definitely sounded a hell of alot better than my pioneer reciever. It can be a little finniky sometimes, due to the age but, sounds sweet non the less.
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