Looking for a cheap stereo receiver - suggestions?

[yellowperil]

I want something to power a pair of these. Someone suggested a 70's-80's Sansui or Pioneer receiver (they sell for around $50 on eBay) but I was just wondering if I should get something else. Thx

 

[yellowperil]

Bump ^

 

[nsafreak]

Ok let me get this straight, you spent good money on a set of studio monitor speakers. And now you're looking to get an el cheapo receiver. You're kidding, right?

 

[Howard]

A headphone amp should do.

 

[jamerdean]

JVC RX series would do nicely.
low end runs around 150-200
ampage is around 80 to 120 depending on what series.

jam

 

[tweakmm]

NAD 3020 integrated amplifier... FM is over-rated. It will probably run you about $200 and trust me, it will be the best $200 you have ever spent on sound amplification.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Pioneer 712 from etronics.com $175. Or some garage-sale $20 special I guess.

 

[yellowperil]

Thanks for the suggestions

Originally posted by: nsafreak
Ok let me get this straight, you spent good money on a set of studio monitor speakers. And now you're looking to get an el cheapo receiver. You're kidding, right?

Yep, you pretty much got me

Actually the speakers only set me back $220. I was thinking about getting the active set but they were 2X as much. I had the impression that the really old receivers with wood & chrome exteriors were good quality, but I don't know a thing about 'em.