[Electronics-Talk] Stereo amplifier

[Gerald Levy]

Finding a two channel stereo amplifier or receiver with mechanical 
controls is getting harder and harder.  However, Onkyo, Sony and Yamaha 
still make two channel receivers and amplifiers.  Look for the least 
expensive model from each company, usually around $150 or less, because 
they are more likely to have tactile controls than more expensive, 5.1 
or 7.1 multichannel home theater units.  You want to avoid any models 
that must be connected to a TV or monitor so that they can be adjusted 
using onscreen menus, which, of course, would be totally inaccessible. 
For instance, on some high end models, You have to navigate through a 
series of onscreen menus just to adjust the volume, bass and treble.  
How ridiculous is that?  On cheaper models, which require no connection 
to a monitor or TV, you can adjust these settings directly using the 
remote control which usually has tactile buttons or sometimes from the 
front panel of the unit itself.


Gerald



On 3/21/2021 9:23 AM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> My husband's amplifier just broke on his stereo, and he needs a new
> accessible model.  The one he had had knobs that clicked when turned to a
> new setting.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> Tracy
>
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