How Do You Buy A Stereo Receiver?
The receiver is at the heart of a home stereo system. It combines several key elements. There’s a tuner for receiving radio signals, a preamplifier with connections for outboard audio sources and an amplifier to boost the output of your signal. When buying a stereo receiver, you should consider how you’ll be using it in order to make a good purchase. Step 1 Consider the power rating of the stereo receiver. Most will produce an output of at least 50 watts per channel. If you’re driving small speakers and providing music for a relatively small space, this may be adequate. If you have a large set of speakers and are filling a large space, purchase a receiver with more power. Step 2 Decide on the number of speakers you need. A stereo receiver will drive two channels of music–the right and left channels. But some receivers will have one or more additional sets of speaker outputs, so you can power speakers in another location. If you want to power additional speakers in a second room or on
