Who makes the best 2-channel stereo receiver?
On One Hand: Harman Kardon Has Its Fans.Two-channel stereo receivers are still considered superior to their multichannel cousins when it comes to music, and the $450 Harmon Kardon HK-3490 is often cited as the best of them. The experts at Bestcovery.com, among others, choose it as its favorite as of March 2010 because of its pristine audio and subwoofer outputs.On the Other: The Sony STR-DH100 Provides Value.Audiophiles on a budget might be interested in the Sony STR-DH100, which offers solid sound and five inputs for around $125, as of March 2010.