A stereo receiver decodes the signals from your CD player and sends them to your stereo speakers to produce sound. A stereo receiver differs from an A/V receiver in that it only coordinates audio signals (not video) and is generally limited to two channels of sound, while a home theater receiver might have five or seven. If you're setting up a music listening area in your home, check out Consumer Guide's expert reviews of stereo speakers.
The Sony STR-DE197 stereo receiver pushes 100 watts into two channels, with a frequency response of 20Hz to 50,000Hz. Read the review at Consumer Guide. ...
meta d: Stereo receivers generally have two channels of sound, while a home theater receiver has five or seven. Read expert reviews of speakers on Consumer Guide.