What became of digital AV receivers?

[Hyfi]

I BUY WHAT I can afford. My Emotiva was 250 bucks, and a godsend to a poor starving
audfiophile such as my self. Considering my finances I probably shouldn't have bought it,
but don't regret it. You do what you can.

I understand that totally. I do the same. I would never have the gear I have if I didn't get it cheap.

But, you also could have purchased a used killer amp for the same money.

Again, you didn't read my post about the Rotel properly. First of all, at it's original $800 price, it was in no way cheap gear. I also said that although it sounded pretty good, it did not sound as good as the Hafler, Stratos, or Counterpoint.

I plan to use it to drive family room and outdoor speakers as well as have a tuner and headphone capabilities in my main system.

The only time I waste and can never get back, is when I respond to your posts, but like others said....it's sometimes the most fun that can be had here.

[pixelthis]

I understand that totally. I do the same. I would never have the gear I have if I didn't get it cheap.

But, you also could have purchased a used killer amp for the same money.

Again, you didn't read my post about the Rotel properly. First of all, at it's original $800 price, it was in no way cheap gear. I also said that although it sounded pretty good, it did not sound as good as the Hafler, Stratos, or Counterpoint.

I plan to use it to drive family room and outdoor speakers as well as have a tuner and headphone capabilities in my main system.

The only time I waste and can never get back, is when I respond to your posts, but like others said....it's sometimes the most fun that can be had here.

Why buy used when I GOT A NEW killer amp with a three year warrenty?
A lot went into buying the Emo, for one thing I was rather disbelieving about them.
Also I HAD 300 BUCKS left from my 401k, and it was the Emo or the TRACK.
Also also I DON'T BUY USED, works for you fine, but I PUT UP MY SOLDERING GUN
a long time ago, some like the fuss and heartbreak of buying used stuff from someone you never met, and all of the risks that go along with it.
BASICALLY I was surfing the web (kowabunga) and saw this amp for 250 bucks,
with 125 WPC, a toroidal transformer the size of a cats head, distortion specs
under .1%(lower than talkys I.Q) and great looks and warranty.
Ordered it on the spot (at night yet) and it got therethe next day double boxed
and being handled by a Fed ex guy with surgical gloves.
I love it basically, it runs cool, plays LOUD, and is a delight.
WANT TO BUY someone elses problems, go right ahead.

[Hyfi]

Also also I DON'T BUY USED, works for you fine, but I PUT UP MY SOLDERING GUN
a long time ago, some like the fuss and heartbreak of buying used stuff from someone you never met, and all of the risks that go along with it.

WANT TO BUY someone elses problems, go right ahead.

The Rotel I just got came from people I have known for 25 years. I finally talked them into buying the Rotel after smoking several mass market receivers trying to run a whole house system. I have probably used it as much as them over the years but only ever heard it drive crappy ceiling speakers. I couldn't go wrong for $100.

As far as my main setup goes, here is a link to how I came to own it. Again, I knew the guy for 20 years and the gear came from David Lewis Audio in Philly. I knew it's history and had listened to it all many a night kicking back with some brews.

I had never bought any used gear until then.

The resurrection of an old killer system