Where Are the Stereo Receivers?
Where Are the Stereo Receivers? Wednesday December 31, 2008#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) During a recent visit to a major big-box consumer electronics retailer (I won’t name the company, but there’s only two) I was more than surprised when I discovered only ONE stereo receiver was on display and it wasn’t even hooked up. Another model was available but not displayed. Although it’s no secret that home theater is driving the market for home electronics, I find it very difficult to believe that consumer interest in stereo components is weak enough to display only one model. I base my opinion partially on interest in this site and the questions I receive from you, the reader. Although a home theater receiver can be used in two-channel, a dedicated stereo receiver can offer features that interest stereo enthusiasts, features such as dual mono construction, a high quality phono stage, tone control defeat, balanced line connections and others that contribute to im
