Count Dacula
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Selecting between a vintage NiB SONY GX-50 ES Receiver from 1991 and new Yamaha RS-202 based on power and SQ.
Basically, I'm organizing and matching up speakers and receivers I've accrued over time. For two rarely used systems I want to deploy, these are the two receivers I already have. To be used with two bookshelves; "larger" Polk Monitor 40 II 2x5" and smaller old KEF C25 1x6" that are sealed box and really do soak up more power than you'd expect. I just gave them a quickie refirb. I don't think the technicals of the speakers matter much, just which amplifier section is "preferred" by specs and opinion. I'll post the speaker specs anyway. These two systems should be thought of as disposable, located at remote locations.
First I'll tell you my experience. I had the RS-202 for about 2 years, and used it extensively for 2ch AV, and it is quite surprising. There are no threads on it here, so I guess this will be the de facto RS-202 thread. For sure it drove various floor-tower KEFs (Q55.2) rather effortlessly, compared to other receivers and rather nicely compared to the decent power amps I'm accustomed to. So with bookshelves, it delivers exactly what I'm looking for.
In comes the SONY GX-50 ES NiB from my wife's uncle, hello 1991. I only got it working enough to test it on a few speakers, and it sounded thinner than the Yamaha, and it had a chassis hum. So on the C25s, it played nicely, but the Yamaha drove the Polks dual-woofers much better. That should be the combo. I even hooked up a Polk passive sub which it drove great. I haven't used that thing in 10 years. It's cautioned against 4 ohm loads on this receiver, but it sounded great and got a lil hot, like I'd expect. I play dynamic music a little loud, to say the least, which matters for this discussion.
Am I missing anything? Wondering more about PWR and SQ than an overall critique of the applications.
Here's the specs... I have trouble comparing them directly, but that's what ASR is good at! Thanks.
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They might actually be closer in performance than at first glance. I'm not sure if the specs directly compare, or easily compare, that's why I'm asking. I could explain what I think Yamaha is doing with the specs, but would rather no embarrass myself. Thanks.
Basically, I'm organizing and matching up speakers and receivers I've accrued over time. For two rarely used systems I want to deploy, these are the two receivers I already have. To be used with two bookshelves; "larger" Polk Monitor 40 II 2x5" and smaller old KEF C25 1x6" that are sealed box and really do soak up more power than you'd expect. I just gave them a quickie refirb. I don't think the technicals of the speakers matter much, just which amplifier section is "preferred" by specs and opinion. I'll post the speaker specs anyway. These two systems should be thought of as disposable, located at remote locations.
First I'll tell you my experience. I had the RS-202 for about 2 years, and used it extensively for 2ch AV, and it is quite surprising. There are no threads on it here, so I guess this will be the de facto RS-202 thread. For sure it drove various floor-tower KEFs (Q55.2) rather effortlessly, compared to other receivers and rather nicely compared to the decent power amps I'm accustomed to. So with bookshelves, it delivers exactly what I'm looking for.
In comes the SONY GX-50 ES NiB from my wife's uncle, hello 1991. I only got it working enough to test it on a few speakers, and it sounded thinner than the Yamaha, and it had a chassis hum. So on the C25s, it played nicely, but the Yamaha drove the Polks dual-woofers much better. That should be the combo. I even hooked up a Polk passive sub which it drove great. I haven't used that thing in 10 years. It's cautioned against 4 ohm loads on this receiver, but it sounded great and got a lil hot, like I'd expect. I play dynamic music a little loud, to say the least, which matters for this discussion.
Am I missing anything? Wondering more about PWR and SQ than an overall critique of the applications.
Here's the specs... I have trouble comparing them directly, but that's what ASR is good at! Thanks.
Sony STR-GX50ES AM/FM Stereo Receiver Manual | HiFi Engine
www.hifiengine.com
R-S202 - Specs - Yamaha - United States
Yamaha, the most trusted brand in home audio, adds Bluetooth® compatibility in this Hi-Fi receiver for easy wireless access to streaming music services and music on your smartphone or other devices. Enjoy the connectivity and the outstanding and legendary quality of Yamaha natural sound.
usa.yamaha.com
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They might actually be closer in performance than at first glance. I'm not sure if the specs directly compare, or easily compare, that's why I'm asking. I could explain what I think Yamaha is doing with the specs, but would rather no embarrass myself. Thanks.
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