[net.audio] Looking for info on Sony STR-VX33 Receiver

prgclb (12/16/82)

My old receiver is on the fritz, and I'd like to
buy a new one in the $200-300, 20-30 watt range.

I've been tempted by ads and brief looks at the
Sony STR-VX 33.  Sexy machine -- push-button
digital synthesized tuning, etc.

One big drawback -- I can't find a FM signal strength
meter on the thing!  I guess the mfgr. assumes that
if you punch in the station number, the machine
delivers you to dead center in that frequency.
Prolem is, when you've got a fringe station,
a signal strength meter helps you position your
antenna for optimum reception.

Anyone who wants to comment, or suggest other
receivers that I might consider, please reply
by mail.  Thanks,
				Carl Blesch
				Bell Labs - Naperville, Ill.
				IH 2A-159, (312) 979-3360
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