Price Paid:  $150.00 from rexstores.com

Summary:
I couldn't be happier with this unit. I use it to play CDs and DVDs, both from my DVD player. The DTS and Dolby Digital sound from DVDs is amazing. The power is sufficient (100 watts per channel), and the controls are pretty easy. TEAC may not be a prestige brand, but it's all made in China (which isn't necessarily bad). At 21 lbs., the unit has a high-quality solidity, and after a year, it's had no problems. It also has plenty of inputs and outputs. I bought it new for $150--a steal, in my opinion. You won't find another receiver with this power and DTS at this price.

Strengths:
100 watts per channel
DTS
Dolby Digital
Easy controls
Every input and output known to man
Solid feel

Weaknesses:
None, unless you're a pretentious audiophile, in which case you'll be determined to spend 10 times this amount.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $360.00 from Retravision Garden C

Summary:
Well after visiting various Hifi stores listening to the difference of price vs quality. I sort of gave up. It all seemed too much for little benefit.

I searched the net read some positive feedback about the TEAC brand( yep cheap - but hey im a sucker for low prices) retails about $499 . I tracked down a working model and listened to the various modes. Well seemed pretty good for the price and had what i wanted.

Optical inputs (X2) for Xbox :) + DVD
SVhs (2X) etc etc . well you get the picture.. Hey got the price down. Have to love the line - is that your best price - + did a little shopping around. price match or better deals are great.

Very Happy - certainly a improvement over my 5:1 amp - rich lush and cheap- but not chessey.

Ideal first AV set up nothing else in the price bracket

Strengths:
price -
DTS + 4 DSp + enough AV in out
2x optical
easy set up

Weaknesses:
audio cables screw in type not clamp
(Minor)
No batteries included for remote

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oritron Amp 5:1 cheap and cheap sound and cheap cheap cheap er rubbish
hey $39 bargain - under powered