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Choosing a receiver... (Reply to this comment)
by everestetm
This article is defininitely classified in the wrong place. As one of the other
commentors did, I stumbled upon this thinking it would give me some
good information about how to choose a standalone receiver. I own a
minisystem and find that it doesn't do what I want it to do, and I was
hoping this article would help me find what was truly worth paying for in
a standalone receiver, versus what is just manufacturer/audiophile
hype. Even though the title was "You probably don't need a receiver" one expects that after discussing some of the drawbacks, it would be something of a guide for what to look for if you truly do want a receiver.
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May 07 '01
1:41 pm PDT
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My opinion has been soiled by fools... (Reply to this comment)
by livewire_
Apparently you two skipped the part of the opinion that says "mini-systems are not for audiophiles." If it were possible to make the typeface any larger I'd have done it. Not everyone likes to spend $3,000 on a single audio component.
Mini-systems are receivers. Let me repeat that for you. Mini-systems are receivers. Maybe not a top-of-the-line receiver, but a JVC MX-J700 is certainly on par in terms of sound quality with any $200-or-less receiver. And considering it includes the CD and cassette, not to mention the speakers and subwoofers, I think you're getting quite a deal.
Durability? What are you planning to do with it, take it snowboarding with you? It sits on a shelf full of solid state components and amplifies electronic pulses, it doesn't need to withstand the elements (not that any high-end receiver could do that anyway).
So if a mini system is a receiver (which it is), then I guess this opinion is in the correct category after all.
Man, I even named the sorts of music that the type of person who might suit a mini-system would enjoy. If you're buying expensive audio equipment to listen to Shania Twain, there's a strong possibility you may be a sucker. I'll bet you I could tune that MX-J700 to where you couldn't tell the difference between that and an expensive receiver.
Hey realisticman, isn't "Realistic" a Radio Shack brand? Heh. If I'm coming across a little rude here, it's not really my intention. I wanted to match the mood of the hastily-typed comments that preceded this one. I've been sitting here for about 10 minutes deciding if I should change anything on this reply or submit the thing as is. And on reflection, I think maybe you both could have done a little more reading and a little more thinking before you let fly with your wanton criticism.
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Mar 24 '01
1:14 am PST
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This is not "how to buy a receiver" (Reply to this comment)
by georgikeith
This opinion was clearly filed under the wrong category. I found it under "How to buy a receiver", and for this it was useless. There are plenty of good reasons to buy audio components: expandability, durability, and over-all quality (there really is a difference). Mini systems are a "quick and dirty" sound solution, they are not an investment.
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Mar 22 '01
3:41 pm PST
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A mini-system? What the hell is wrong with you? (Reply to this comment)
by realisticman
See above. Anyone who can't tell the difference in sound between a quality receiver and a mini-system is tone deaf.
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Mar 22 '01
12:06 pm PST
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