Re: Denon Vs Yamaha

In article <5aU_e.5580$vw6.224@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, chuck <ccREMOVEiaffone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I need a stereo receiver to drive two pair of inefficient
>AR-2ax acounstic suspension speakers, input from VCR,
>DVD, PHONO, and tape drives. I have looked at many in
>local shops and have narrowed it down to a Denon DRA-685
>and a Yamaha RX 777. Both list at 100 watts per channel
>at 8 ohms.
>
>My only qualm about the Denon is the cheesy sound made by
>the input selector switches (relays??). Else, both
>seem to have on-board controls and a PHONO input.
>
>Suggestions? Preferences? Experiences?
>
>thanks,
>
>chuck

As a side note, how do your AR's sound. I always had great problems with those control pots, either
needing cleaning or bypassing.

greg
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