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In Reply to: More to life than just speakers?Onkyo vs a power amp.. posted by shoe on August 27, 2002 at 11:35:29:
Amplifier - Amplifies the signal to be loud enough to drive the speakers.Preamplifier - Allows selection between sources (CD, LP, etc) and volume control.
Integrated Amplifier - An Amplifier and Preamplifier combined one box.
Tuner - A radio tuner (AM/FM).
Receiver - An Integrated Amplifier (Amplifier/Preamplifier) and Tuner combined in one box.
Hope that helps,
-Mike...
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