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TEAC AG-SV5150
TEAC AG-SV5150
MSRP: $ 370.00

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Rating
Reviewed by:
Ken Hart
(Audiophile)

Review Date
April 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Review 1 of 2

Summary:
Worth it most certainly for playing videos with surround sound. I've not been dissapointed. However, be forwarned, this will tend to act strange at high volumes. The frequency response is done well, and the seperation of channels is very clear. However, I find the lack of precision in tone control distressing. I've used a stereo reciever, and this definately is an improvement. Plus the fact that each of the channels seem to be independantly powered. On stereo mode, it produces VERY little heat. I also appreciate it giving me the extra 10-15 watts per channel. My subwoofer smiles. The other Teac I used actually had some fuse problems, it tended to blow whenever overheated, but generally preformed well. It also had water spilled on it, and remained.. unscathed. I wouldn't push it with this one, but it's nice to know the product works really well under stress. The Dolby Digital works extremely well, in comparison to some $500+ recievers I've tested.

Strengths:
Certainly has a bang for the $150 I spent on it. Dependable, with the remote that works surprisingly well. The surround modes are distinctive, and certainly do their job admirably. Very clear setup and ease to use, plus routing through the reciever video data is nice.

Weaknesses:
Definately has some flaws at loud volumes, tends to let bass overpower and drown out. The midrange tends to go bad after it's turned up, with screechier less distinctive noise. No THX, no Digital CoAxle, and no S-Video ports. Remote lacks some functionality (I.E. Some buttons don't work)

Similar Products Used:
Kenwood Audio Amplifier, Teac Stereo Reciever


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Rating
Reviewed by:
Bill Johnson
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
November 12, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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Review 2 of 2

Summary:
It so hard but really easy to say, there is just something that is always special about Teac but this DOLBY PRO LOGIC A/V Receiver is just as sweet sounding as any one would wish it to be. The controls are easy as could be to us to include the remote. The sound thats coming from it being a movie, FM, CD player or cassette is awesome as could be, with the separation being breath taking, making one stop to listen and not wanting to ever walk away! The craziest thing is when the volume is low you feel like you can reach out and touch the instruments in the music or touch the people like they are right there. At very high volume there is no breaking up or distortion at all but the separation is even more defined and you feel like you are a part of it. Teac you have out done yourself on this one, thanks!

Strengths:
The Stereo separation is just breath taking at any volume, no distortion and fm reception is fantastic and very easy to us remote.

Weaknesses:
Use mostly as Stereo, none that I know of!

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer, Sony, Aiwa, Denon and they are fine but there is something special about this Teac receiver that is above them the music that comes from it is just a awesome and you just want to here more!


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