What is the differnce between Stereo Amplifier and Stereo Receiver

[Deleted member 25636]

Dear friends,

Anybody explain the difference between st.amp & st.receiver. is both are able to connect with speakers?

Thanks

 

[corElement]

In essence there is no difference in todays devices because each device comes with multiple features.

However there is a difference between power amplifier and integrate stereo receiver. A power amplifier is just the amplifier which has to be hooked up to a preamplifier.

 

[reignofchaos]

A stereo amp + radio receiver = stereo receiver.

Some stereo receivers also have a digital input or two. But then again some stereo amps also have a digital input these days, so the distinction is kind is blurry.

 

[hemantwaghe]

In essence there is no difference in todays devices because each device comes with multiple features.

However there is a difference between power amplifier and integrate stereo receiver. A power amplifier is just the amplifier which has to be hooked up to a preamplifier.

Don't know - don't comment

Receiver - Amplifier + Radio

also there is a good site called google.com --- one can type and get information.( last time you were unable to find prices of your favorite speakers - which me & denom got in 3 clicks on the company site ; so it seems google is new to you..)hyeah:hyeah:
another site is wikipedia

Receiver (radio) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[denom]

^^^^ +1 :thumbsup:

 

[corElement]

Don't know - don't comment

Receiver - Amplifier + Radio

also there is a good site called google.com --- one can type and get information.( last time you were unable to find prices of your favorite speakers - which me & denom got in 3 clicks on the company site ; so it seems google is new to you..)hyeah:hyeah:
another site is wikipedia

Receiver (radio) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

No need to be rude Hemant. If you have something constructive to say just say so, without sarcasm and criticizing other contributors saying "don't know - don't comment' it's unfriendly. If one had to define a textbook receiver, a receiver should be an Amplifier+Radio+Preamp, not just amp+radio.

Reignofchaos put it correctly by stating it's distinction is blurry. I try not to use strict definitions because amplifiers and receivers today can come with a plethora of features, including preamps, DACs, tubes, lan connections, wifi connections, ipod docks and video components etc. In essence a control center that can receive data/signal is a receiver.A strict definition of it is impractical in today's world. Especially given so many dynamic sources of inputs that exist today.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

In essence a control center that can receive data/signal is a receiver. A strict definition of it is impractical in today's world.

Not so. They have always received signals. A receiver receives radio signals.

 

[corElement]

Not so. They have always received signals. A receiver receives radio signals.

I don't deny that, by definition I completely agree a receiver is an amp+preamp+radio.

But in today's world with so many different types of sources the radio is usually the last source of data. Both stereo amps and receivers today give various different types of connections over and beyond their definitive classifications. It blurs the classification because the rate of deviation between both classifications is so high people can easily get confused between the two.

At least that's what I understand from a practical point of view instead of textbook definition. I've never been someone who conforms to strict definitions about things anyway so don't mind me.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

All that has happened to the signal inputs is minus-phono and plus-digital --- and on most amplifiers/pre-amps, not even plus-digital, as that is expected to be handled by an external DAC.

The only difference between the integrated amp I bought this year, and the one I bought twenty years ago, is ...no phono input. So, amplifier/pre-amp-wise, I don't think that anything much has changed or become blurred.

A whole new thing has come along: the AVR stuff, about which I know nothing as I don't watch movies. Do AVR boxes usually include radio tuners?

 

[fran_elite]

I think Hemant tickled the right bone to get a detailed reply

 

[musicbee]

Do AVR boxes usually include radio tuners?

Not really. More common are internet radio and Ethernet ports for streaming function but I've not seen any with the typical AM/FM receivers.

Does anyone even listen to radio these days? I used to when WorldSpace was running but even then it was only like an hour or two in a week.

 

[corElement]

Avid I know does on his squeezebox and swears by it hehe

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Does anyone even listen to radio these days?

I think they do, but radio as in the world of hifi music? I guess UK still has Radio 3, broadcasting serious music. Whether the digital stream is worth listening to or not is a different matter.

 

[Deleted member 25636]

Dear friends,

Any how, probably i understood about stereo receivers and stereo amplifier through your discussions. then, why stereo receivers is cheaper than a integrated amplifier. (don't wrong with me friends, i am a beginner in this forum)