Just purchased the s60s -- question about what receiver to get?
alextwolfe
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New here--If I only plan on using the s60s for music in the 2.0 setup, not for surround or home theater, do I still need to drop big $$$$ for the pioneer elite like I read in an earlier discussion, or can I get something in a lower price range and still do the s60s justice? I guess my question is, what is the most affordable receiver I can purchase that is appropriate for the S60s. Thanks!
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For 2 channel music you definitely do not want an AVR, you want either an integrated amp or separates.Political Correctness'.........defined
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ok so would something like this work
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamas501bl/yamaha-a-s501-2-ch-x-85-watts-integrated-amplifier-w/built-in-dac-black/1.html
would this be adequate for the s60s? -
alextwolfe wrote: »ok so would something like this work
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamas501bl/yamaha-a-s501-2-ch-x-85-watts-integrated-amplifier-w/built-in-dac-black/1.html
would this be adequate for the s60s?
Yes that would be much better than an avr. I really think you should step up to the 801 to power those towers...looks like the 701 and 801 are basically the same except the 801 adds a usb DAC, so if that’s not important you could save $100 and get the 701...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
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 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
If you don’t mind the “no frills” aesthetics, this NAD C316BEE V2 is a great deal from a very reputable dealer (Safe & Sound).
NAD Electronics C 316BEE V2 Stereo Integrated - Refurbished - $315 shipped.
Includes a toroidal power supply, and is 4Ω stable (without resorting to the use of a “safety” switch, like some systems).
I have owned both NAD and Yamaha, but neither of these exact models. I would expect NAD to have much more authority than Yamaha, with more dynamic sound, especially for two channel.
Dude that weighs 12 pounds. I would be highly a skeptical that it can push anything other than a very small or very efficient speaker well...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
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 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
I would be highly a skeptical that it can push anything other than a very small or very efficient speaker well...
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I agree. The "power envelope" technology developed by NAD works very well and the C 316BEE that I have has had no issues driving the Polk L200 speakers or the ELAC DBR62 speakers. FWIW, towers are actually easier to drive than their bookshelf counterparts. Cambridge Audio CXA60/CXA80 would work very well. Musical Fidelity M2si. Denon PMA-600NE/PMA800NE. I haven't personally heard a Marantz or Yamaha integrated amp so I can not comment on them.Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
Look into the Marantz PM7000N streaming integrated amplifier. Have tried it personally with the S60 with great results and the streaming features are super convenient if thats your thing.
