Reddit mentions of Sherwood RX4508 200W AM/FM Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth, Black

I have a hand me down technics, and one of the cheaper models at that. I had to get a new cartridge but it has served me well.

I like to look at used equipment at record stores and thrift stores. Sometimes the old console ones with built in speakers are cool and funky. Those can also cause issues tho since the whole thing is going to vibrate with the music.

I guess it depends. The newer ones are usually with a usb out or bluetooth which is nice if you want to plug into a computer but i dont think you will get the same sound.

My preference is get a real record player with out a preamp, got a stereo mixer with an actual phone in and get some decent monitor speakers with a seperate woofer and tweeter. This is what I have, with the speakers being big ass old technics and the turntable the same. My old sony mixer died (again) and i opted to get a new sherwood 200 watt mixer that has a real phone in.

This one

i don't like the record players you usually see in stores with blu tooth and usb out, and I don't like to have to use a separate preamp, but really its all about what you can afford, what you already have to work with and your money.

Head on over to r/vinyl for advice. People can be snobby but there are lots of cool tech heads on there that can be friendly and knowledgeable. The import thing is to enjoy the music.

I agree with jstbuch to look for a 2.0 or 2.1 stereo receiver either used or new. BB runs the STR-514 on sale pretty regularly for $90 new so I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it used at most. Here's a couple other new/refurb options ($142 new) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OZ5852Q or this ($150 refurb) http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktx8020/onkyo-tx-8020-50-watts-2-channel-stereo-receiver/1.html or this ($178 new) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EE18O7W. The Onkyo is a better receiver and has the added benefit of a sub pre-out so you can easily add any subwoofer down the road. This feature is on almost all AVR's but you'll have to look for it on used stereo receivers if you go the CL route.

Used depends on your local market. For new there are a few options such as the Onkyo TX-8020 for $150 or Sherwood RX4508 for $128. There are probably a few more that you could find through searching as well. The probably with new receivers with phono inputs for that price is that the inputs aren't the best quality and you might do better with an external preamp. You could buy a new receiver for $120-150 and then drop $50-100 on an external preamp. Anyways, those are two I know of with phono inputs. I've seen the Onkyo recommended around here a few times.

Hey! I could use some help with adding a subwoofer to my setup. Currently I run a Sherwood RX-4508 to Polk Tsi150 bookshelf speakers to play my vinyl. I wanted to add a subwoofer to the setup, so I added the Polk PSW303. Since my receiver doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer input, I simply connected it with speaker wire, just as I did with my speakers. When I play any record, the sound will play for maybe 4 seconds before the entire receiver shuts down (then I have to unplug it and replug it in for it to come back on). I have no idea where to start diagnosing the problem. Any advice would be appreciated- thank you!

It looks like there are a lot of people looking for something good on a budget. I picked up one of these Sherwood RX-4508 from Amazon and I can't recommend it more.

Bluetooth, a decent phono stage and pretty darn good sound quality for not a lot of money. I have my JVC QL-Y55F hooked up to it and I'm pretty happy with it.

I originally bought this receiver as something simple for my basement pool room but it is better than I expected.

Excellent choice on the Tritrix! My first build as well ( that was followed by 15" ported sub, building some massive tower speakers, and a 7-1/2 ft tall horn sub, lol).

Since you'll be running a few different inputs, maybe a stereo receiver? Not a 5.1 or 7.2, but Yamaha and others make pretty decent stereo receivers.

Yamaha w/bluetooth

Sherwood w/bluetooth

You could also look for something used. There are quite a few out there and a lot of times for real good deals.

I'm in the market for a new receiver, as mine has been having issues for a while. I'm looking at this Sherwood RX5408, as it has both Bluetooth connectivity and a phono input. Most of the reviews are pretty promising, but a couple call the phono input subpar...does anybody have any experience with this receiver, or at least any input on it? Thanks!

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(Not necessarily recommending the model but it will get the iob done) if you want to go cheap then look for used 'receivers' in your area.