Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions?

How much are you willing to spend?

The Outlaw Audio RR2150 receiver is well regarded and reviewed at $699. Outlaw Audio often has had a Black Friday sale when prices have been lower.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html

There's an upgraded Accuphase E 202 for sale which would be head & shoulders above anything else at 3-4X the price. I'm familiar with the tech (Randy) who upgraded it and recommend his work completely.

If you think your going to go for 5.1 and that's reason for receiver then check Onkyo.I sold both and Onkyo sounded better at time and still get's high marks.If looking for cheap 2 channel then a Harmon Kardon 120 wpc receiver is very good sound for the money.I have second system with a refurb bought on ebay and it works fine and has plenty of current.Not that well made for long haul (20 year stretch) and there HT receivers don''t go as loud but good value on lower end of price scale.For better sound you'd want the NAD.NAD is entry level high end sound.Also check out lower end Musical Fidelity.
Chazz

The NAD advice is the way to proceed. Great sound, great value.
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