What are the best receivers for music only?

Question

All that seems to be out there anymore are home theater systems. I have a sony and it doesn't do music any justice.

Answer 1

I feel your pain......

With home theater being the focus of most manufactures receivers are almost out of the question.

Separates or an integrated amplifier is your best option for music. The answer to which or what is entirely budget driven.

integrated: (switching and power)
PS AudioGCC 250 250-WRMS Stereo 'Control Amplifier' $3500
Marantz PM-15S1 $2000
Cambridge Audio 840A Integrated Amplifier $1400
Denon PMA-2000 IV R $1200
Vincent Audio SV-129 Stereo Integrated Amplifier $800
Music Hall a25.2 Integrated Amp $600
Cambridge Audio 340A Integrated Amplifier in Black $300

or

Amp and pre-amp combo

pre-amps (switching)
Vincent Audio SA-31 Hybrid Stereo Preamplifier $500
ADCOM GFP-715 Preamplifier $650
ADCOM GTP-602 Tuner/Preamplifier $900
ADCOM GFP-750 Preamplifier $1500
PS Audio GCP 200 Stereo Preamplifier $2300

Amps (power)
Parasound 75-Watt Two-Channel Amplifier $500
Niles® Audio SI-275 $550
Parasound 125-Watt Two-Channel Amplifier $700
ADCOM GFA-5400 Power Amplifier $800
Vincent AudioSP-331 Stereo Power Amplifier $1000
Parasound Halo A21 Two-Channel Amplifier $2000
PS Audio GCA-250 250 WRMS Stereo Amplifier $3000
PS Audio GCA-500 500 WRMS Stereo Amplifier $4000

or


Receivers stereo only (switching, power, tuner)
Vincent Audio SV-123 Stereo Receiver $1200
Yamaha RX-797 $500
Yamaha RX-497 $350
Onkyo TX-8522 $300
Denon DRA-297 $300