Teac AG-790 AM/FM Stereo Receiver
Around the world, the TEAC name is synonymous with high-quality, high performance consumer gear - not surprising when you consider that TEAC has been a leader in the industry since its earliest reel-to-reel recorders. Today, TEAC manufactures an entire spectrum of components for both high-fidelity audio systems and digitally enhanced home theaters. For many audiophiles, the TEAC label is a symbol of pride, one that shows they are serious about audio quality. Industry experts share this enthusiasm for TEAC products, giving them consistently high marks for performance.PRODUCT FEATURES: 5-input selector: tuner, CD, tape, phono, AUX; Quartz PLL synthesized tuning system; Multi-function fluorescent display; Front panel headphone output Bass, treble, balance controls; 90-minute sleep timer; 30 FM/AM station presets; Remote control.
Enjoy full-bodied two-channel sound without breaking the bank with the Teac AG-790 stereo receiver. Equipped with 200 watts of total output power at 8 ohms (100 watts x 2), the AG-790 offers an affordable means of driving your left and right speakers to produce crisp, commanding audio. Among the receiver's audio features are a discrete circuit configuration that separates the audio signals for greater clarity; A/B speaker selection, which lets the listener choose an alternate pair of speakers; and binding post speaker terminals that provide a pure, high-quality connection. As with many receivers, the AG-790 also boasts a quartz PLL-synthesized AM/FM tuner with 30 AM and 30 FM presets. Thanks to the tuner, listeners can easily locate their favorite stations or browse among the dozens of presets (enough for virtually any size market). Users also have the choice of using the manual or auto-tuning. Other add-ons include a multifunction fluorescent display, a front-panel headphone jack for private listening, and a full-function remote control. The receiver measures 17.12 by 5.47 by 13.19 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 21.2 pounds. What's in the Box
AG-790 receiver, remote control, user's manual.
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Teac AG-790 AM/FM Stereo Receiver Reviews
Need I say more. Now, just beyond warranty, the power transformer on this one has died. Bought one a year ago. Amazon replaced. In a matter of weeks the power transformer died.
If this is true in your case, then yes you can hook the phonograph to the CD, tape or other 'line-level' inputs. "It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. The preamp amplifies this low level signal to 'line-level' that your (speaker) amplifier is used to dealing with.
Previous commenter stated:. Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp.
". If you have an older phonograph that does not have a built-in preamp, then you will either need to hook it up to a 'phono' input that is designed for this purpose, or you will need an additional preamp so that you can connect it to a line-level input. modern phonographs have pre-amps built-in.
Most (all). This is because older phonographs, just like many microphones have a very low signal level.
So my sister loaned me a Denon (a higher-end stereo receiver line) and I was surprised at the step up (cost to value). Suddenly I'm aware the Teac had (at best) a poor surround system, and a poor interface, and no subwoofer, central speaker, functionable surround options. It has inputs for Tape/Aux/CD/Tuner/Phono ~ and I installed 3 of the inputs (Aux/CD/Tape). It did the job as my music sounded fine. When switching to CD after an Aux.
Purchased via Amazon 9+ months ago, and I was satisfied for the first few months. Yes, the quality of sound to the main speakers is fine, and worth $130 if it worked properly (I obviously got a defective unit). So was the Denon worth $130. But maybe I should have saved up and gotten a Denon (or equivalent higher-end) in the first place ($500) ~ having access to surround, central, subwoofer etc. source at around 30 and Tapes at 40 ~ all to the same level of loudness. input I get BLASTED if I don't remember to turn down the volume.
And the volume control is wacko - the volume gauge runs from 1 to 62, and I play cd's at around level 15, the aux. Now it won't tell one from another - sometimes it plays CD when you push Aux, or Aux when you push Tape, othertimes it takes a power-off/power-on to find the Aux source. But problems arose. is wonderful.
This one is barely passable. I purchased two of these receivers. One still functions fine, but causes a distinct hum in my speakers, regardless of input. If you are looking for a standalone receiver, spend the extra $$ and get a real receiver. The second one causes the same hum and the speaker switches are broken after a year of use (and now out of warranty).
Contrary to what the salesmen said, a 'phono' CANNOT be connected to the CD or other input without an additional pre-amp. This receiver has a mechanical on/off switch and a (short 3 day.). This Teac AG-790A was the ONLY receiver on the market that had all the controls operating as I needed them to operate. I give it a wholehearted 'thumbs up' as it was the only choice I had considering its (somewhat outdated) features missing on other 'new' units. The other controls are tactile, but will hold settings if unit is unplugged / reconnected. It also has a 'loudness' control which is strangely absent on the new receivers. This was important to my application. Saying that, however, it WILL rattle the windows if so desired.
Judging from the size and design of the heat sink and the attatched solid state output devices, I doubt this receiver REALLY has the advertised RMS output. memory on settings. At least not for long. I found it necessary to replace a fancy high line Technics receiver after 12 years of faultless performance. The remote will also turn the unit to 'standby' if the front switch is left "on". It also has a 'phono' input which has gone away on all others. As far as the performance as an amp goes, there are doubtless better ones available at higher prices.
It's exactly what I wanted, and the overall performance is VERY satisfactory. It works very well, none the less, and it is inexpennsive. It is now unusual for a receiver to be controlled (on/off) by terminating the power to it, without losing the previous settings. I will not own a receiver without a loudness function. There are apparently NONE at any price that have the combination of features the AG-790 has, however.
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