JoeThePop
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As suggested I am breaking my original post (long-winded-post-for-advice) into single questions in the appropriate sub forums.
Several of you answered in my original post my question of why should I replace my over 30-year-old receiver. I appreciate the responses so far but would like to further investigate reasons for replacing it.
As I explained in my original post, after years of chasing multi-channel sound, I grew tired of the complexity and the mess, and so now I am exclusively pursuing 2 channel audio for listening to music. I am currently using my 1987 vintage Yamaha RX-700U to drive a pair of Paradigm Titans (V1). I have a Google Chromecast Audio to stream Spotify (may change to Amazon HD for $3 more), and I still have my old Sony CD player. My system resides on a low (28” High) credenza in a 12’ x 16’ completely enclosed room that has become my home office during this time. I sit approximately 8 feet from the speakers.
My receiver has honestly rated power specifications of 65 Watts RMS into 8 ohms, and 75 Watts RMS into 6 ohms (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, .009% THD). It also has bass and treble tone controls, and a nice variable loudness control that applies an equalization curve designed for low level listening. I know, verboten to many in audiophile circles, but I use and like these features. I realize that with its age my receiver may no longer be operating at its best, but there is a local repair shop that will test and repair as needed. I’m kind of fighting my nostalgic feelings here, having bought this receiver brand new as a young man in 1987. So to get me to let go, something new will have to be compelling, and oh by the way, under $500. Having said all this, I am intrigued by Class D amplifiers because of the small form factor and efficiency. If I can get a great sounding integrated amp for under $500 that is also small, then I may finally let the old Yamaha go.
Should I replace my old receiver? If yes, with what?
Several of you answered in my original post my question of why should I replace my over 30-year-old receiver. I appreciate the responses so far but would like to further investigate reasons for replacing it.
As I explained in my original post, after years of chasing multi-channel sound, I grew tired of the complexity and the mess, and so now I am exclusively pursuing 2 channel audio for listening to music. I am currently using my 1987 vintage Yamaha RX-700U to drive a pair of Paradigm Titans (V1). I have a Google Chromecast Audio to stream Spotify (may change to Amazon HD for $3 more), and I still have my old Sony CD player. My system resides on a low (28” High) credenza in a 12’ x 16’ completely enclosed room that has become my home office during this time. I sit approximately 8 feet from the speakers.
My receiver has honestly rated power specifications of 65 Watts RMS into 8 ohms, and 75 Watts RMS into 6 ohms (20Hz – 20kHz, 2 channels driven, .009% THD). It also has bass and treble tone controls, and a nice variable loudness control that applies an equalization curve designed for low level listening. I know, verboten to many in audiophile circles, but I use and like these features. I realize that with its age my receiver may no longer be operating at its best, but there is a local repair shop that will test and repair as needed. I’m kind of fighting my nostalgic feelings here, having bought this receiver brand new as a young man in 1987. So to get me to let go, something new will have to be compelling, and oh by the way, under $500. Having said all this, I am intrigued by Class D amplifiers because of the small form factor and efficiency. If I can get a great sounding integrated amp for under $500 that is also small, then I may finally let the old Yamaha go.
Should I replace my old receiver? If yes, with what?