Need recommendations for slim receiver, please.

[bhendrix]

I will appreciate your recommendations for slim-line (short) receivers for use as secondary, bedroom background (low-level) listening.

I will have two RB-75s next to a TV in a cabinet with a XW-300 sub. The receiver will also need to drive a pair of in-wall RCW-5s in the bathroom.

The target is a slim-line, stereo receiver with a sub out and A/B speakers selection that sounds good.

Thanks!!

[finallygotmyheresies]

I have been watching for the same thing. I also want a cool amp as the space surrounding my receiver will be limited.

http://www.jeff-young-design.com/JVC/receivers-IF.htm This is a listin of a lot of JVC units. Just scroll down and look at the units using a Hybrid Digital amp. These are very thin and should run cool.

I have also been watching the Panasonic SA XR series on Ebay for a while. These are very thin as well. Here is for sale now

http://cgi.ebay.com/Panasonic-Digital-Receiver-Amplifier-SA-XR70-SA-XR70S-/180522225734?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item2a07f69046

The XR series includes XR25, 45, 57, 70 and I'm sure there are others. I'm trying to pick up either a slim panasonic or JVC for under $100 but I keep getting sniped and losing out by 1 bid.

I have been using a 10 watt HLLY T-amp, which is VERY small, with my TV but I'd like to add a small receiver with digital inputs for my PS3/360 so that's why I'm looking at these other units.

Cambridge Audio also offers thin 2 channel receivers, like Azur 340R, but they are more $$ than I want to spend.

Good luck and please share what you find that works for you.

[Bill H.]

Another Idea is an Integrated Amp.

Creek Audio makes one with 80 wpc . Nice units but fairly pricey............ Lots of good deals on Ebay or audiogon for these. I used to have one that was 20 years old and worked like a champ...............

Don't know if it is still true, but Cambridge Audio, used to provide the Parts for Creek. Creek being less expensive.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CKEV2INT

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA540RV3

[LarryC]

I don't know the price or how good it sounds, but this NAD seems right for size: http://nadelectronics.com/content/100419114038-NAD_C315BEE.pdf

It's both low profile and shorter from front to back than most, which can be important, too.

[Bill H.]

NAD amp have the warm "British " sound. He is a link to World Wide Stereo for pricing............349.00

http://www.wwstereo.com/website/ecommerce/productdetail.aspx?product=C%20315BEE

[wuzzzer]

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARPM8003NEW/Marantz/Pm8003-Integrated-Amplifier-NEW/1.html

[bhendrix]

Sorry, gents, integrated won't work. I need the tuner in the receiver to listen to the occasional football game.

[Bill H.]

http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-NR1501-Slim-Theater-Receiver/dp/B002DUCO54

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/04/94/60/86/494608670.pdf

OR

http://www.jr.com/sherwood/pe/SHE_RX4105/

[Bill H.]

So did you find / get a Receiver Yet ?

[CECAA850]

Sorry, gents, integrated won't work. I need the tuner in the receiver to listen to the occasional football game.

You can always add a tuner. Sony makes an incredible tuner that;s only 7 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 6 3/8".

[bhendrix]

Haven't made a decision yet. The Marantz looks interesting. Also looking at this Denon Blu-Ray / receiver combo, but the price is a bit strong for a secondary bedroom setup. I would really like to find slim, attractive design somewhat like the old B&O Beomaster receivers from the 70's.

http://www.usa.denon.com/S-5BD_Lit1210.pdf

[Bill H.]

Found this on the NAD Web site.

http://nadelectronics.com/products/dvd-players/VISO-TWO-DVD/CD-Receiver/

Found out - small ain't cheap............. From Audio Advisors..........

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAVISO2

Also look at the C 717 receiver/dvd combo...............

[bhendrix]

Found out - small ain't cheap............. From Audio Advisors..........

Evidently not. The NAD looks interesting, but it, too, is pricey.

If we go with a combo audio/video, I would think we would want Bluray. At some point, DVD format, (lower res) will likely fade away.

[CECAA850]

Have you looked HERE ?

[Bill H.]

Good catch Bill. I totally spaced on the Blu Ray format....................You are Correct..............

http://www.listenup.com/Denon+DRA-CX3-p-DRACX3-p-49980.html

[ssh]

Accessories4less.com Marantz NR1501 "Slimline" $379.99

[Bill H.]

http://www.accessories4less.com/index.php?page=seek&id%5Bm%5D=&id%5Bq%5D=Marantz+NR1501

[finallygotmyheresies]

Bill did you find a receiver tp use yet? I just purchased a Panasonic SA XR25.

I'll post how it works out, I should have it by the weekend.