[net.audio] basic receiver recommendations wanted

pgf@hou5h.UUCP (01/28/84)

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	Since the owner of the stereo in our co-op house moved out, I find
	I need to break down and purchase a receiver.  I don't need a 
	lot of frills, just your basic receiver.  I've been told that NAD
	makes a nice one, but haven't yet seen it in a showroom.  Knowing
	my listening habits, 25 watts per channel would be plenty.

	Does digital tuning make a big difference?
	Can I expect reasonable quality for $250 - $350?  (For use with
		a $300 cassette deck, a $200 turntable, and $250 speakers.)
	What features add the highest incremental cost... i.e. which should
		I leave off for a bargain?

				Paul Fox, AT&T Information Systems 
				  Laboratories, Holmdel NJ.
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