Suggestion needed - integrated/ receiver

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pablo_rodz
pablo_rodz Posts: 331
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Hello! I’m looking for suggestions.

My dad has always been SUPER frugal when getting things for himself, always putting me and my siblings needs/wants ahead of anything he ever wanted. He recently started listening to his old vinyls in his old, crappy, plastic-y, all-in-one stereo.

I’m putting together a nicer, budget-friendly stereo system. So far I got him a pair of Polk Audio RTi A3 bookshelves, and restored (by me) Pioneer PL-112 record player. Now I need suggestions on a receiver/ integrated amplifier.

I need it to be fairly simple he is in his 70s so it can’t be too complex, however he likes Spotify/pandora so either Bluetooth or streaming compatibility is needed, a phono stage and tuner.

The budget is $250 - $300

Thanks in advance!
HT:
Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

Living Room:
Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
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    This would meet all of your requirements and can be had for $199 at accessories4less

    Yamaha R-N303 Network Stereo Receiver

    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrn303bl/yamaha-r-n303-2-ch-x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html

    Living Room
    Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED

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    Yamaha A-S501, Auralic Aries Mini, LSiM 703s

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
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    Saw this on another forum, slightly more but in the ball park:
    https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/184237-marantz-pm6006-integrated-mint/
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
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    That Marantz is nice, but over budget. Specially because I still have to get some speaker cables.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
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    rburgess714 wrote: »
    This would meet all of your requirements and can be had for $199 at accessories4less

    Yamaha R-N303 Network Stereo Receiver

    I was looking at that one and I think I’ll pull the trigger on it. Locally there is a mint Yamaha AS-500 for $140. The down side is the lack of streaming/Bluetooth and no tuner.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    If you dad is not very critical then that Yamaha might work. But it only weighs 16 pounds, and while I really enjoy some of Yamahas higher end avrs, the lower end stuff is very bright. That combined with the rtiAs might drive your dad nuts...just imho of course...

    I personally would look for something older without Bluetooth and either find a chromecast music ( which are getting harder to find) or a used squeezebox or just one of those little Bluetooth streamers to go with this: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/186832/nice-nad-c370-120-w-ch-integrated-amp-2-of-them#latest
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    Sorry, I meant chromecast audio: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-Chromecast-GA3A00147-A14-Z01-Audio-Media-Streamer-Black/123789197734?epid=217053957&hash=item1cd26941a6:g:KIoAAOSw8idc8syU

    Bunch of them on eBay.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    Find an older NAD (7240pe or c320bee or the like) to tame the RTi, add a BT receiver and you're rocking for under 2 bills.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
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    Thank you all. I’ll look around for your suggestions
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
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    I have a Yamaha R N501 for my second system that does Airplay and Spotify. Pretty decent sounding integrated to be honest. Mind you my speakers are not bright so that might be why I like the combo. It does have tone control so he could colour the sound how he likes it.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Sorry, I meant chromecast audio: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Google-Chromecast-GA3A00147-A14-Z01-Audio-Media-Streamer-Black/123789197734?epid=217053957&hash=item1cd26941a6:g:KIoAAOSw8idc8syU

    Bunch of them on eBay.

    Worth the money, I enjoy mine.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,082
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    DSkip wrote: »
    If you went the route above you could go with a used Sherwood stereo receiver for extremely cheap. They have fairly robust power supplies (especially for their price) and outperform their $50ish price point.

    Another option would be a baby Marantz like a 2215 or 2216. These are vintage and would pair well with the RTi. Add the Chromecast dongle and you've got functionality, looks, and the sound.

    I second Skip's suggestion. I have a 2216 and it amazes me every time I take it out of its box and use.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    Where are you located ? I have a Sansui 771 sitting here doing nothing. Like Skip suggested, a simple Chromecast for streaming is your cheapest option.
    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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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,049
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    The 771 is a very cool little receiver, and @tonyb's particular example is in gorgeous condition -- just sayin'*.
    :)

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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
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    Thank you all for your suggestions. For simplicity, shipping (to Puerto Rico) and timing, I decided to go with the Yammy. My dad will not be playing loud, and I’m hoping he doesn’t find it too bright. We’ll see....
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
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    I am sure that your father will be very pleased given his past experience. And the yammy does have tone controls, so if its too bright he can adjust to his liking. Very thoughtful of you!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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