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Wayne A. Pflughaupt · 02-14-2004, 05:13 PM

You have to keep in mind that this receiver is low-powered – probably somewhere between 25-40 watts per channel. This was pretty common back then. You started to get into the “higher-end” at about 65 watts!

So naturally, one of these wouldn’t fly well with inefficient speakers. Even with speakers that are adequately efficient, it would be better suited for music than home theater.

Still – using non-OEM parts could definitely affect the sound quality.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

02-14-2004, 05:13 PM	#9 of 11
Wayne A. Pflughaupt Member Location: Katy, TX Join Date: Aug 1999 Local Time: 11:13 AM Local Date: 11-23-2008 Posts: 6,501	You have to keep in mind that this receiver is low-powered – probably somewhere between 25-40 watts per channel. This was pretty common back then. You started to get into the “higher-end” at about 65 watts! So naturally, one of these wouldn’t fly well with inefficient speakers. Even with speakers that are adequately efficient, it would be better suited for music than home theater. Still – using non-OEM parts could definitely affect the sound quality. Regards, Wayne A. Pflughaupt My Equipment List “A nice mid-fi system,” according to an audiophile acquaintance. See my reviews SVS SBS/SCS-01 5.0 Home Theater Speaker Ensemble / SVS SB12-Plus: The Mouse that Roars Four Subwoofers Face Off: SVS PB10-ISD Takes On A Few Competitors / Mini Review: Yamaha YST-MS50 Computer Speakers See my tech articles On Minimal EQ, Target Levels, and a Hard-Knee House Curve / In-Wall Wiring for your Home Theater A Comprehensive Guide to Splicing Speaker Wire / House Curve: What it is, why you need it, how to do it