Help deciding on receiver

[Leights7]

Hi all,

I'm looking for an receiver to power two KEF q150 bookshelf speakers and a Klipsch sub. I stream music through Tidal. My requirements are as follows:

-50 - 85 Watts per channel
-Sub out
-Built in DAC
-2 channel
-USB input would be a bonus
-Budget (hoping not more than $600).

Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
-Leighton

 

[NorthStar]

• https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html

• https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html

 

[Leights7]

• https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html

• https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html

Thanks!!

 

[NorthStar]

The Integra stereo receiver above is the same as this Onkyo stereo receiver model, except that Integra being the higher end has better hand selected parts inside, 12V triggers (x2), RS-232 port, and extended warranty.
• https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/...views/26-onkyo-tx8270-network-stereo-receiver

And the Yamaha stereo receiver ...
• https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/...views/28-yamaha-rn803-network-stereo-receiver

 

[NorthStar]

More on the Yamaha R-N803 Network Stereo Receiver ...
• https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/yamaha-r-n803-network-receiver/

• https://www.residentialsystems.com/technology/review-yamaha-r-n803-network-stereo-receiver

The more I was reading about it the more I realized that for the money it is relatively well built (compared to others), well featured and well performing (sound quality), ...good value.
I think that could very well be the one for less than $600 (on sale).
To get better build quality and sound you'd have to look into a higher price bracket...four digits+.

 

[Pedro the Great]

I am looking for a hi res stereo integrated to match with B &W towers and subwoofer

 

[chuck]

Which B&W towers? 800 D3?

 

[Pedro the Great]

B&W CM 9 towers

 

[chuck]

I have a pair of old B&W 804S speakers driven by an NAD C356. If I had to replace it, I would likely get the NAD C368 which seems to be its current equivalent. I set a $1K budget for the amp with that system. It has sounded good for a long time, now.