[MonkeysAteMe]

I know this is very cheap for this kind of stuff, but alas my budget constraints won't let me go any higher.

Is there a good/decent digital receiver for under $100? I do not mind buying used. I don't need any surround sound, but I do need a decent stereo mode to power 2 pretty ineffecient large speakers. I would also like a good headphone/line out.

Thank you.

 

[dmk005]

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Originally Posted by MonkeysAteMe /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know this is very cheap for this kind of stuff, but alas my budget constraints won't let me go any higher. Is there a good/decent digital receiver for under $100? I do not mind buying used. I don't need any surround sound, but I do need a decent stereo mode to power 2 pretty ineffecient large speakers. I would also like a good headphone/line out. Thank you.

Get up early tomorrow morning and find some garage sales. You never know what you will find for under $100.

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

Try Craigslist, too. Nothing like browsing garage sales in the comfort of your own home.

Late 80's Technics and Marantz receivers go for pennies these days, I personally think that they're quite underrated and is a great deal. A lot of good words have been said about the Marantz receiver's headphone out as well. My Marantz 2238 certainly is not bad and can be had for about $100 if you're not too picky about the physical condition.

 

[lostspyder]

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/484...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

ONKYO TXSR304S
5.1 Audio Video Surround Sound Receiver
99$ plus some S&H. its a steal.

 

[jpelg]

Refurbed JVC RX-D211S 7.1 HT Receiver

I really like the sound of their "hybrid feedback" digital amplifiers. For $85 it's a steal of a bargain.

Forget about the headphone-out though.

 

[1Time]

You're going to have to be careful if you're looking for a good headphone out on a $100 digital receiver. Used would be the way to go, however I suggest advising which cans you'll be using and then going with a recommendation of a specific make/model of digital receiver.

 

[MonkeysAteMe]

I'm getting a used Yamaha RX-V595.

Does anyone how the quality of
1)
Av-710==> fiber optic==>receiver===> headphone
would compare to
Av-710==> amp($60 one like go-vibe)===> headphone.

And if the receiver is better at this stage what about
2)
Av-710==> fiber optic==>Entech DAC===>receiver===> headphone
compared to
Av-710==> fiber optic==>Entech DAC===>Amp($60 one like go-vibe)===> headphone.

And...
3)
Av-710==> fiber optic==>receiver===> headphone
versus
Av-710==> fiber optic==>Entech DAC===>receiver===> headphone


Would the Entech DAC function as a general DAC? It's not designed for headphones is it? I could use it to run to my receiver to then power my speakers right?

Thank you and sorry for all the charts.

BTW I have hd280s if that matters.

 

[VicAjax]

by "digital" do you mean a DAC stage?

you'd probably be better off with an amp out of your sound card.

keep it simple!