replacing Receivers for old farts

[weesocks]

Here's one, $350 but pickup only, so depends on where @weesocks is located if interested in same;

Sony STR-GX9ES Vintage Receiver - Local pickup only (no shipping)

This was the model just below the STR-GX10ES in the later 1980's Sony ES lineup. This receiver has solid construction from when Sony still made quality gear and has an anodized metal face with simulated wood side panels. The remote control is not included.While not being a Home Theater receiver...

www.usaudiomart.com

JSmith

Thanks, but that would be a hell of a puck, I live in Toronto and currently out of the country.
thanks though.

 

[Erici]

Costco has a Denon receiver for $499 that has AM/FM and a sub out. This receiver has not been tested here, but the Denon equipment that has been tested has generally tested pretty well.
https://www.costco.com/denon-avr-s760h-7.2ch-8k-av-receiver.product.100774339.html

 

[weesocks]

thanks, our canuck dollar is in the toilet, so I am more conscious of pricing, especially if you add taxes and shipping.
I am pretty sure that I can come up with a good product that will do me for less. I have been getting some great pointers on here.
So far it looks like I will explore further some Sony and Yamaha suggestions. They are well within my budget, which is around 500 canadian.

 

[TheBatsEar]

Nobody has recommended a used Yamaha R-S700 and CD-S300 CD-Player?
What is wrong with you?

Pros:

• Cheap if bought used (used maybe 400€ in Germany)
• Should be stable and good for years to come
• Should be easily available on all kinds of platforms
• Modern electronics
• Cool design
• Good power and fidelity
• Subwoofer output
• pre-out/main-in loop in case an equalizer is needed at some point
• record select, if you get in the mood for tapes or minidisk
• the remote can learn TV or other components commands
• This is the Yuropoor model, US models have Sirius radio and second Zone support i think, neither is a thing here.

Also available in black, in case you have bad taste.

The remote:

The backside:

 

[restorer-john]

Sadly it sounds to me that you are destined for low Fi until life end.

Enjoy

Huh?

 

[Slash/]

Sadly it sounds to me that you are destined for low Fi until life end.

Enjoy

Streaming through active speakers is not the only way to go hi-fi, no matter one's age.

 

[Erici]

Something like this on Craigslist would be perfect. There are lots of other options on Craigslist too.....

Yamaha AV receiver - electronics - by owner

Yamaha AV receiver Model RX-V559 Great shape! Comes with Yamaha YDS-10 Ipod Dock ! Bluetooth capable (add 30$)! Product highlights: 95 watts x 6, 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD iPod integration...

toronto.craigslist.org

 

[Doodski]

Something like this on Craigslist would be perfect. There are lots of other options on Craigslist too.....

Yamaha AV receiver - electronics - by owner

Yamaha AV receiver Model RX-V559 Great shape! Comes with Yamaha YDS-10 Ipod Dock ! Bluetooth capable (add 30$)! Product highlights: 95 watts x 6, 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD iPod integration...

toronto.craigslist.org

Yes, that appears to be a nice unit. $180 Canadian dollars. dated to 2006 @ HiFiEngine. There is a service manual at HiFi Engine too.

Yamaha RX-V559 Audio Video Receiver Manual | HiFi Engine

www.hifiengine.com

 

[NiagaraPete]

Huh?

Sorry I was being rude.

 

[weesocks]

Nobody has recommended a used Yamaha R-S700 and CD-S300 CD-Player?
What is wrong with you?

Pros:

• Cheap if bought used (used maybe 400€ in Germany)
• Should be stable and good for years to come
• Should be easily available on all kinds of platforms
• Modern electronics
• Cool design
• Good power and fidelity
• Subwoofer output
• pre-out/main-in loop in case an equalizer is needed at some point
• record select, if you get in the mood for tapes or minidisk
• the remote can learn TV or other components commands
• This is the Yuropoor model, US models have Sirius radio and second Zone support i think, neither is a thing here.

Also available in black, in case you have bad taste.

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The remote:
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The backside:
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that looks pretty cool. "Made in Malaysia" that's something I didn't know.
Anyway. I have been given Yamaha Models. Sony, Onkyo and all choices I am looking at. Prefer new. not a big fan of used or even refurbished
unless it's a real bargain and a "Rolls Royce" choice.

 

[weesocks]

Yes, that appears to be a nice unit. $180 Canadian dollars. dated to 2006 @ HiFiEngine. There is a service manual at HiFi Engine too.

Yamaha RX-V559 Audio Video Receiver Manual | HiFi Engine

www.hifiengine.com

Now that looks really interesting. Local meaning I could have it picked up and a good price. Thank you.

 

[weesocks]

Streaming through active speakers is not the only way to go hi-fi, no matter one's age.

Not sure why I am destined to low Fi..whatever that means. and speakers are not an issue. looking for a receiver with hopefully a sub-woofer port.
The destiny part is all about choice with the great suggestions I have gotten on here. cheers

 

[MediumRare]

Not sure why I am destined to low Fi..whatever that means. and speakers are not an issue. looking for a receiver with hopefully a sub-woofer port.
The destiny part is all about choice with the great suggestions I have gotten on here. cheers

Since you are familiar with streaming, I really do suggest you go the active speaker route and skip the receiver. The only reason to have a receiver is for FM, which sounds terrible compared to streaming.

A big plus: You can get essentially every radio station on the planet via streaming.

Plus, active speakers will sound far better than whatever you can buy for the price of a mediocre receiver + 1/2 decent passive speakers. There are several good options reviewed here on ASR.

 

[eddantes]

I checked for the yamaha and it appears out of stock currently unavailable.

Why didn't you say that you were a CHEAP old geezer? I'd adjusted my recomendations

Yamaha HiFi CRXN470 CD, USB & Bluetooth HiFi System w/ MusicCast crxn-470

With the Yamaha HiFi CRXN470 You'll enjoy a wide range of sources and functions, from CD, USB and radio to the latest versions of Wi-Fi, MusicCast, AirPlay® and Bluetooth®. Not only convenience, you get all the high sound quality you

www.acclaim-music.com

or

Denon RCD-N10 CEOL Compact Stereo Receiver with Built-in CD Player

Denon RCD-N10 CEOL Compact Stereo Receiver with Built-in CD Player

www.trutone.ca

or a Marantz

Page not found | Gibbys Electronic Supermarket

gibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca

or blow your CPP cheque on this

Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 Tabletop Network Radio and CD Player (Dark Silver)

Buy Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 Tabletop Network Radio and CD Player (Dark Silver) featuring Wi-Fi, DLNA, Bluetooth Streaming, Chromecast built-in, Works with the Google Assistant, Optical, 3.5mm, USB Inputs, FM Radio with 30 Presets, AM Radio with 15 Presets, Integrated CD Player, 100W Total...

www.bhphotovideo.com

 

[Chrispy]

that looks pretty cool. "Made in Malaysia" that's something I didn't know.
Anyway. I have been given Yamaha Models. Sony, Onkyo and all choices I am looking at. Prefer new. not a big fan of used or even refurbished
unless it's a real bargain and a "Rolls Royce" choice.

IIRC Malaysia plant is the major one for receivers. Your budget is on the low side. New at your price point is fairly limited (mostly just a lack of products/demand I think), but maybe something like this would suffice https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RS202/Yamaha-R-S202.html

 

[TheBatsEar]

Prefer new. not a big fan of used or even refurbished

 

[weesocks]

Since you are familiar with streaming, I really do suggest you go the active speaker route and skip the receiver. The only reason to have a receiver is for FM, which sounds terrible compared to streaming.

A big plus: You can get essentially every radio station on the planet via streaming.

Plus, active speakers will sound far better than whatever you can buy for the price of a mediocre receiver + 1/2 decent passive speakers. There are several good options reviewed here on ASR.

 

[weesocks]

I get it thanks. Maybe its just that i am a stubborn old fart trying to hang on to enjoyable days gone by. I was looking to replace an existing speaker, no choice as its gone to Audio heaven. I just would like to turn on my receiver and slip in a CD to the player sit down with a good malt and listen through an excellent pair of passive speakers and my sub-woofer before I am occasionally interrupted by Grand kids lovingly intruding to play some RAP music, which I can stream from another room.

 

[weesocks]

I get it thanks. Maybe its just that i am a stubborn old fart trying to hang on to enjoyable days gone by. I was looking to replace an existing receiver, no choice as its gone to Audio heaven. I just would like to turn on my receiver and slip in a CD to the player sit down with a good malt and listen through an excellent pair of passive speakers and my sub-woofer before I am occasionally interrupted by Grand kids lovingly intruding to play some RAP music, which I can stream from another room.

 

[weesocks]

IIRC Malaysia plant is the major one for receivers. Your budget is on the low side. New at your price point is fairly limited (mostly just a lack of products/demand I think), but maybe something like this would suffice https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RS202/Yamaha-R-S202.html

IIRC Malaysia plant is the major one for receivers. Your budget is on the low side. New at your price point is fairly limited (mostly just a lack of products/demand I think), but maybe something like this would suffice https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RS202/Yamaha-R-S202.html

Why didn't you say that you were a CHEAP old geezer? I'd adjusted my recomendations

Yamaha HiFi CRXN470 CD, USB & Bluetooth HiFi System w/ MusicCast crxn-470

With the Yamaha HiFi CRXN470 You'll enjoy a wide range of sources and functions, from CD, USB and radio to the latest versions of Wi-Fi, MusicCast, AirPlay® and Bluetooth®. Not only convenience, you get all the high sound quality you

www.acclaim-music.com

or

Denon RCD-N10 CEOL Compact Stereo Receiver with Built-in CD Player

Denon RCD-N10 CEOL Compact Stereo Receiver with Built-in CD Player

www.trutone.ca

or a Marantz

Page not found | Gibbys Electronic Supermarket

gibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca

or blow your CPP cheque on this

Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 Tabletop Network Radio and CD Player (Dark Silver)

Buy Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 Tabletop Network Radio and CD Player (Dark Silver) featuring Wi-Fi, DLNA, Bluetooth Streaming, Chromecast built-in, Works with the Google Assistant, Optical, 3.5mm, USB Inputs, FM Radio with 30 Presets, AM Radio with 15 Presets, Integrated CD Player, 100W Total...

www.bhphotovideo.com