I came across this gem while I was out and about dumpster diving. Must have been an eviction clean-out at the apartment complex.

Price:$0

Power: 100 watts X4 @4 Ohms

Pros: Stable, loud, somewhat simple to use, plenty of input and output jacks, Optical and RCA digital inputs, front facing analog RCA inputs and headphone jack, easy mode selection, front facing Bass - Treble - Balance knobs instead of a digital selection, seems to run fairly cool (I'm not a banger or an A-hole to my neighbors), Still running while going on 15 years of being in service.

Cons: It weighs 21 pounds... The sound stage enhancements are your standard - Hall, Stadium, Orchestra etc. All of which sound like complete rubbish. Volume selection is ridiculously huge - 0 through 70 iirc. The Bass and Treble adjustments could pack a bit more gain in their respective spectrum.

Summary: Great amp! Even though the programmed sound stage selection is just garbage the front knobs Bass and Treble adjustment should do the trick even though their a bit skinny off of 0 gain. Thing weighs 21 lbs but isn't much of a concern once situated. At 100 watts X4 @ 4 ohms it provides plenty of punch when you need/feel-like it. Even though it's a TEAC, I'd still show it off with pride to anyone who asks. Currently I have it in my bedroom suspended from the ceiling powering 2 Sony SS-CEX1 and 2 Sony SS-V130 and an Audiofile powered sub system. (Date of Review: December 2nd 2016)

100 watts per channel DTS Dolby Digital Easy controls Every input and output known to man Solid feel

None, unless you're a pretentious audiophile, in which case you'll be determined to spend 10 times this amount.

I couldn't be happier with this unit. I use it to play CDs and DVDs, both from my DVD player. The DTS and Dolby Digital sound from DVDs is amazing. The power is sufficient (100 watts per channel), and the controls are pretty easy. TEAC may not be a prestige brand, but it's all made in China (which isn't necessarily bad). At 21 lbs., the unit has a high-quality solidity, and after a year, it's had no problems. It also has plenty of inputs and outputs. I bought it new for $150--a steal, in my opinion. You won't find another receiver with this power and DTS at this price.

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price - DTS + 4 DSp + enough AV in out 2x optical easy set up

audio cables screw in type not clamp (Minor) No batteries included for remote

Well after visiting various Hifi stores listening to the difference of price vs quality. I sort of gave up. It all seemed too much for little benefit. I searched the net read some positive feedback about the TEAC brand( yep cheap - but hey im a sucker for low prices) retails about $499 . I tracked down a working model and listened to the various modes. Well seemed pretty good for the price and had what i wanted. Optical inputs (X2) for Xbox :) + DVD SVhs (2X) etc etc . well you get the picture.. Hey got the price down. Have to love the line - is that your best price - + did a little shopping around. price match or better deals are great. Very Happy - certainly a improvement over my 5:1 amp - rich lush and cheap- but not chessey. Ideal first AV set up nothing else in the price bracket

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