I had watched a few videos about receivers and none of them really made sense until I came across this video. I've been thinking about getting a receiver as I know others who have them, but didn't know anything about them. This video gave an easy-to-understand basic explanation. This was the first step I needed!

Fantastic explanation 🙏 I love the small sketches, super efficient, no fat.

You have saved me a world of time! Appreciate this info, help with some decision making

Jonah i am amazed of the efficiency of your explaining. i was super ignorant and i just understood everything. even your float is so smooth and to the point.

Best succinct explanation I've seen. Basic info, but clear and concise.

Exactly the info I needed, explained succinctly. Thanks you!

I remember having a stack with an amp, stereo receiver and a multidisc player. Good old days.

Good video. I feel like I knew all of this stuff, but I can use this as a reference tool if I ever have to explain it to someone else. It's clear and concise and informative.

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I jumped from several videos without getting the answer I need before get here, very clear, thank you!

Usually AVRs have much better DACs, however are limited in the amplification section. That's why most AVRs are rated at 1 channel, but if you add additional amps via the pre-outs you can get a very decent sound/video stage without straining the AVR. Like having a processor for signal and separate amplification stage. It can get really expensive, really fast but nothing beats having a system capable of running a 500 people venue in your living room.

@MrWirelesscaller

2 жыл бұрын

@Dre Ci quote: "...It can get really expensive, really fast but..." Response: I'd advise to most people, do a little research, and buy used for amps and speakers (check the surrounds if it's foam for rot, avoid Bose), when buying an AVR buy a quality brand (Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, etc) with pre-outs to cut down on the expenses. Audiophiles as a whole tend to believe that the "grass is greener" on the other side so are upgrade addicts, so a person can buy some great deals on amps and speakers from these upgrade addicts. If a person wants raw power (for example running passive subs or if you want brute power to fill a larger room) a pro-sound reinforcement amps (QSC, Crown, etc) can be grabbed pretty cheap but be careful if it was owned by a former smoker if you don't like such smells. Literally going used will save the average buyer at least 50% or more if the item has been out at least 3+ years (for example you're not going to get the latest model amp for cheap but you may find the predecessor model at a bargain pricing).

@dreci3001

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrWirelesscaller Used is used and will def require more expenses to bring it back to working order, not to mention the down time, if at all possible with some equipment. For the past decade many A/V receivers have had certain electronic faults, some easy, some severe, but when you can't do the job yourself, you might get stuck in down time and the end result with $$$$ will be almost the same. Repairing speakers is not even an easy job as it sounds and repairing something vintage with modern materials might make it better....or worse. It's a full time job hobby and several college degrees, but it's not for everyone. With used equipment you never know HOW it was used. There are gems to find here and there, but not in an overly consumer's based society. I have a BOSE from 1991, a 2.1 system, which still works and works great, compared to the BS that they themselves fork out today or others trying to fill the gaps in the sector. I very rarely will buy used, given that I assume the person who ran it is a complete imbecile and unless armed with the required knowledge, experience and testing equipment I would stay away from used. The amount of amps, speakers and A/V receivers I've seen, after refurbishment just to boost the price is insane....just to have them fail 2 months later and they're your problem. The middle segment seems to have disappeared. It's either crappy sounding, but good looking solutions for speakers and/or cheap, weak, distorting and limiting amps or the above average stuff which costs quite more and still lasts....but one needs to know what is required and how to achieve it, half-way short of manufacturing it themselves, because brands have lost it long time ago.... ;)

@Spankybutrswitch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this comment was more helpful that the video.

Thanks a lot. This really helped me understand the difference between amps and receivers, as well as stereo & AV receivers.

This is really fascinating stuff! You learn something new every day

Very clear. Thanks for getting straight to the point and being concise.

Just started investing into my set up and this saved my life brudda, thanks for the easy to understand breakdown

I was an audiophile back in the 70's, 80's spent lot of money on systems, I originally went component systems, because of the ability to get good quality at every point, power amp, pre-amp, tuner, my opinion at that time is if you by a receiver you are getting all that in one component and sacrifices are being made, even thou there were many good receivers with lots of power they perhaps didn't have as good a pre-amp, tuner or power amp, but that gets real pricy. So, a stereo receiver is a good to way to it all in one package at a lower price. Someday perhaps McIntosh, just dreaming.

The best video, explained everything so clear.

In the formative days of high fidelity stereo equipment, the difference between an amp and a receiver was, the receiver had an FM/AM receiver in it. This is still true of AV receivers.

@davidfisher9037

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

You're a good teacher, thank you, sir.

Thank you soOOOoo much!!! I felt so lost! I looked at so many videos to understand the difference of the two and only felt more confused. You cleared everything up in less than 5 minutes. I feel much more at peace about what to purchase. Now I just have to figure out the best brand to buy for the type of event I wish to hold. Anyway, thank you so much for posting!

Clear and straightforward explanation. Thanks!

Your amplifier you refer to is actually what was once known as a integrated amplifier. Amplifier with preamplifier. I prefer separates which you didn’t touch on. I know you were trying to keep it simple. Which is great for someone just starting out. Why separates? I have 2 different pairs of speakers. One set are rated at 4 ohm impedance. They require more power just to “turn on”. They need a minimum of 25 watts of high current to come alive. The other pair are older & they have a 6 ohm impedance. To drive both of different loads would be very hard for one amplifier without going into why? It’s simpler & easier to have 2 amplifiers to drive separate loads through one preamplifier.

Thank you for the video man! One of the best simple and clear explanation.

I don’t usually press the like button on most videos, but for some reason I felt an extra urge to like your video. Thanks so much for the great information!!

Excellent video - very informative and short, the way they all need to be.

Great video, you presented the information on a simple and understandable way. Thanks!

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In a small amount of time, I've learned a lot. Thank you.

@olakunleolafisoye8433

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@Dark-dr2wm

3 жыл бұрын

ong tho

@dcole302

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he look like the main character from gta3.. but he knows his shit

God bless you for having no stupid background music in your videos and having a decent microphone

I learned alot thank you so much for the knowledge sir.

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Thank you!

Great explanations, making a complicated topic very simple. Much appreciated.

Now i know the difference. Thanks. Great Video

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@johnyblack2425

3 жыл бұрын

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Thanks mate you did help me to understand. I need an AV reciver 👍

@Tom55data

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Pioneer VSX-AX3 7.1 100w/channel, 5 speakers (large) for FREE if you are near UK, Cambridge for collection. Comes with cabling, remote, equalization microphone, and original manual. All working and great sound, but after 20 years my wife wanted 1 remote control and less than 50meters of cabling. There is even a free panasonic 37" plasma TV (non-smart) too.

Helpful! Thanks 😊

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These are some important things you left out of the beginning ... Firstly, Stereo means 2 channels. That does not include multichannel signals. The distinction is important. Secondly, an amplifier, regardless of the gain knob, requires an input of at least 1V, hence the necessity of a preamp. [This needs to be clarified at the beginning] You can't just plug any audio source into an amp and expect it to play with any meaningful loudness. Preamps take various sources (CDs, DVDs, PCs, etc) and with proper volume control, boost their signals to the proper amplitude for the amplifier(s). Depending on whether you want Stereo or some surround format you can either buy an amp(s) and a separate Preamp or buy a "Receiver", audio or audio/visual, which includes a plethora of inputs and the volume control, and the amp(s) (depending on the surround format)...Once the distinctions are established you can move to the various configurations.

@eheper

2 жыл бұрын

well he prolly meant "integrated amp" in general... But your addition is definitely is welcomed by me. muchas gracias. :)

@youdoofus

2 жыл бұрын

this youtuber is obviously a novice, the type that really shouldnt be making "educational videos"

@starmc26

2 жыл бұрын

As long as the device you're plugging into the amp is at line level, has RCA or optical outputs you don't need a pre-amp.

thank you for the video cheers

Wow honestly I never new the difference between the two but this video helped me with a lot

Very good video. I was so confused before this. Thank you sir.

Thank you so much for this video.

Excellent.. your video's are very informative and easy to understand.👍👍

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Cheers, this helped.

You have great content. Thanks for doing this. 👍

Excellent video!

Thank U. U Answered my question about having a AMP and a receiver together

@bozersgal

2 жыл бұрын

getting a receiver with preouts allows you flexibility in adding more amplification down the road..invest a little more now for that advantage, or go low-end receiver and have to upgrade the recever later to get more power..depends on the pocketbook....another solution for more power is to switch to a powered "active" amp so the speakers have more of the power to divide amongst themselves

This is a great 101 video, thanks. It's amazing how much has changed just since this was posted a couple years ago tho. Integrated receivers and home theater have blurred the line a bit.

Really helpful explanation... Thank you so much man!

Very informative video and to the pont! Merci beaucoup senor JONAh!

You forgot to explain that there are two kinds of amplifier, an integrated amplifier ( both power amplifier & preamplifier in a common chassis), and a power amplifier which is by itself in a chassis, and that you need a separate preamplifier .

@AF-rd2vf

3 жыл бұрын

You would think that would have been covered🤷🏾‍♂️

@zareenkamran7728

3 жыл бұрын

Good point👍👍👍

@garthvanguilder9588

3 жыл бұрын

yup, thinking this would have been a great time to say something about pre/pro as well if you were talking about amps

@edwardgiovannelli5191

2 жыл бұрын

yeah this was a real quick-and-dirty explanation for absolute beginners. I don't fault him for that but there was a lot more information that he excluded. Oh well, seems it helped a lot of people who just want a black box in their house to make music.

Thank you very much

Brilliant, thanks

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Thanks!

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Wow! Glad I watched this. I'm surprising my husband with an outdoor TV set up. Outdoor speakers and AMPLIFIER included!😖😖😖 Thank God I have time to switch out to AV. Thank you!!😊

Very useful thank you Salute

great explanation. instant subscribe.

Thank you

Nice. Clear. Concise. Subscribed and liked. I hope to find the answers to all my questions. Just bought a Polk sound bar, and speakers, also have fire tv, echo speakers, and realized I am clueless. I want descent sound without getting a phd.

Thank you for such a great explanation. I’m new at setting up a turntable and receiver so this helped me a lot!!

Thanks all is now clear

Thank you for making that distinction between gain and volume - people can easily confuse the two because as you said, the outcomes from turning both up/down seem and sound pretty similar.

Thank you 😊

Thanks man

Thank you so much!!!

You’re wholesome why you explain everything. I sub’s before you make a mention. Keep up the great work

Great advice av for me 👍

My dude thank you thank you thank you simple advice

It really helped a lot, thx I now know that I have a stereo receiver

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