Stereo Receiver Comparison

[dipiazza]

Hey all. I was wondering which of these two stereo reciecivers you all would recomend. My brother is thinking of getting one as his High School graduation present. I was thinking about either of these two but if you have any other suggestions let me know. trying to stay around the price range of these.

Either:

Rotel RX-1052
http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rx1052.htm

or

Outlaw RR2150
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html

The speakers are NHT-SB3

[seo]

I admit, I'm partial to NAD. The two you posted are excellent choices. The NAD C720BEE is one to consider as well.

The Outlaw has been out of stock , not sure what its availabilty is.

[shack]

If you want to go a little less expensive, how about the Denon DRA-685.

http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/544.asp

I highly recommend it. I have one and is not bad for a MSRP of $499 (can be found new for $250~$350 on the net). I have compared it to my NAD C270/C160 combo and it holds it's own very well. 100 wpc. It will drive a 4ohm speaker with no problems. For what you would spend on the NAD, Outlaw or Rotel, you could get the reciever and a nice set of bookshelfs. Just an option.

[marker]

HK 3480. I have both it and the Denon DRA-685 mentioned above, and I would give the edge to the HK.

Like the Denon, it has pre-ins and outs, plus a "subwoofer out" (but no crossover like the Outlaw), and a Dolby Virtual surround mode that is amazing.

Plus, I also have a pair of SB-3, and I like the HK better with them than the Denon.

[aaharvel]

i just think the Outlaw 2150 looks so freaking cool. It wins my vote for that alone.