In this Post we will help you distinguish between them and guide you in choosing the right one for your application.
What is an Amplifier?
An amplifier, as the name suggests, is a device used to amplify an incoming signal to drive the speaker output. For the sake of simplicity, let’s stick to the basic definition of the amplifier first. There are no controls of any sort in a basic amplifier.
Its primary job is to take an incoming audio signal from one end (that is the source) and amplify it (that is makes it loud enough) for speaker to reproduce sound. Needless to say, for any speaker to work/play, an amplifier is important.
Where does the receiver fit in?
A receiver, as the name suggests receives or accepts multiple sources, takes care of the routing and even amplifies the signal for speaker connectivity. When it comes receivers, there are 2 primary variants: the stereo receiver and the AV (Audio/Video) receiver. Stereo receiver/Integrated Stereo Amplifiers, pack the ability to amplify only audio signals along with additional functionalities such as volume control, multiple stereo inputs, speaker/source selection and even a radio tuner in some models.
Getting a stereo receiver is one of the easiest modes to get your sound system up and running. AV receiver An AV receiver is the electronic component that controls and drives your home theater experience. It takes in both audio and video signals from various sources and routes them to their respective outputs.
For e.g. If you have connected a Blu-ray player to an AV receiver via HDMI, the AV receiver sends the video signal to the connected display and the audio signals to the connected speaker system.
Audio wise, it gives you additional functionalities apart from what the stereo receivers do, such as decoding surround-sound formats like Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos and others. The ability to decode surround-sound formats is a feature that distinguishes an A/V receiver from integrated stereo amplifiers you may have come across. It is important to remember that both stereo receivers and AV receiver are equipped with amplification capabilities.
In simpler words, amplification is a functionality both types of these home theater electronics offer. Who should go for a Stereo receiver? Audiophiles, Music Lovers, Vinyl & Hi-Fi enthusiasts or Users looking for a simple stereo setup for high-fidelity listening can opt for a stereo receiver.
Who should go for an AV receiver? Movie buffs, gamer, or any users looking for a multichannel surround-sound home theater experience or general purpose entertainment can opt for AV receivers. We have covered this topic in detail on our blog, you can read more by clicking the link in the description.
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