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Best Mainstream Receiver for 2 Channel Audio

I'm looking to pick up a receiver to serve double duty for home theater and 2 channel audio. I'm still unsure how much quality I'd lose from a dedicated stereo preamp/amp or integrated but I'm currently looking at the mainstream brands - Sony, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, etc. Which make and model do folks here most highly recommend for 2 channel audio quality? Price range would be $1500-$2000.
insomniac99
insomniac99 OP
18 posts
 
I will be building a 5.1 system, although I'll be listening to a lot of stereo on it. I'd like to keep things as simple and uncluttered as possible, so if I can find a pretty good receiver, that would be my first preference.
elevick
2,439 posts
 
Best 2 channel receiver around right now is probably a magnum dynalab. Other nice pieces by Arcam and Music Hall.
insomniac99 OP
18 posts
 
Thanks but I'm actually looking for at least a 5.1 receiver.
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adam18
670 posts
 
I'm one of the lucky ones who has a complete system dedicated to music on the lower level of our home, and a separate system for surround sound video on the main level. I've been very happy with my Integra 5.1 multi-zone receiver for many years now, and from what I've been reading, the quality of the Integra (and Onkyo, its parent company) receivers have gotten even better. My Integra works very nicely with my Paradigm apeakers in our TV room. You may want to investigate these two brands. Good Luck, and Happy Listening.
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