You probably couldn't go wrong by picking up where you left off and getting a new Pioneer receiver. They're certainly among the best. It would offer surround sound, but would have a setting for two-channel stereo as well. Paul On Jan 26, 2012, at 10:23 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
> Seeking to exploit the wide-ranging expertise of this motley crew: > > I have pretty much the stereo system I bought when I graduated from college > in 1974. The core is a pair of EPI 100 speakers (replaced the woofers ~10 > years ago; they sound wonderful) and a Pioneer SX525 receiver (replaced the > power transistors ~15 years ago). I only listen to classical music. > > The receiver is showing its age: the sound breaks up (especially in the > winter), and the left channel often cuts out. I could probably get it fixed, > but then I would be without a receiver for 3 or 4 weeks. Or, I could replace > it. > > I'm looking for something that will accept input from a turntable, CD player, > DVD player, and maybe a computer; has a decent FM tuner; will supply ~30-40 > watts per channel through my 5 ohm EPI speakers; and will sound really good. > By really good, I mean making an orchestra, piano, mezzo-soprano, or organ > sound like an orchestra, piano, mezzo-soprano, or organ. > > It's been so long since I researched this stuff that I don't even know where > to begin. Any suggestions? > > Cheers, > > Rick > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
