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Question: how many watts per channel
Document: At 100 watts per channel it will push virtually any speaker set without issue. Our first one was purchased 4 years ago and has never given us any problems.
This was a simple replacement of my Pioneer SX-1010 that died. It was a bit old school rated at 100 watts per channel RMS so I thought this receiver was a good fit. While it does drive the speakers (ESS Evaluator electrostatics) the sound quality is not nearly as good as the 1010. Thin at low and mid frequency and not crisp on the high frequency. That said, I'm keeping it because I only use the current system at low listening volumes in my study and $100+ it makes sense.
With 8 ohms per channel there is no heat from the vents, runs very cool.
On the other hand, my old Sony's bass still vibrates my entire house.The next thing I noticed was the very shrill treble of the Sherwood, but that was easily compensated for with the treble control. Midrange response of the Sherwood was pretty good overall, although lacking the tonal "presence" of the Sony.Next test was for audio distortion at high volume, and things really got interesting there. The Sherwood did pretty well at maximum volume, but - there is NO WAY it is the 105 watt per channel RMS stereo receiver as it is advertised.
Nice basic receiver with AM/FM, four inputs, outs for two pair of speakers, and ... that's about it. Extremely simple to operate, good power, and sounds good. An honest 100 watts (100w/channel, into 8 ohms, 20-20kHz, THD 0.08%). The FM section has good stereo separation and quiet background. Don't know what else to say. I put my  Roku on the aux in, and it works fine. Bass and treble on the remote is a nice touch.
I love this receiver. I had an old Kenwood component stereo system but the power amp died. It was nearly 20 years old. With this Sherwood Receiver, I have connected my Blu Ray player, Direct TV  Receiver and my Kenwood CD audio player along with my Bose speakers. I do not use the phone...don't have or need that. The 105 Watt per channel gives me plenty of power for my speakers. I am using Bose cubes with subwoofer sound system. This receiver is a stand alone and does not need a power amp.
For the last year I have had a pair of PSB Silveri speakers sitting in my room collecting dust while running an old pair of logitech Z-5500 speakers instead. I'd been thinking about buy a receiver for months to run the Silveri's, but honestly the price of a capable stereo receiver was just to much for me to justify. Until I saw this guy. With 105 W per channel I figured I would give it a shot at this price.I immediately question my purchase as the PSB's are listed at 4Ohm nominal and I didn't think such an inexpensive receiver would be able to drive them.
This receiver replaces a 70s vintage receiver thats in for repair.It has good sound quality, I don't notice any Hiss but it has less power thanmy old 60w system. Not like a 100w system from the past (more like 50w per channel 100w overall). Overall I am very satisfiedwith the performance, and the radio receiver works much better than my old one,A+ for reception. It has electronic bass, treble  and balance controls that function well.Phono input for your old vinyl, that was important to me, I notice feedback at hi volume on thephono, but my old one did too.Good Receiver for a Low price.
The tuner can seek stations or you can manually go up or down the frequency range. You can also switch between FM stereo and mono if a station doesn't come in well in stereo mode, too. Other brands that are 2-channel/stereo are 2-3 times more expensive and many do not have the phono input. The phono input is for moving magnet (MM) cartridges only...if you have a moving coil (MC) cartridge, you'll need the usual pre-amp because of their lower output.
Outstanding value for a 2 channel receiver. I purchased this for my daughter to use in her apartment. She was not looking for a surround system, just something to play her Pandora music primarily. I set her up with some off my old Advent tower speakers and she could not be happier. Honestly, I smiled to myself because many many years ago, my first stereo receiver was alsoa Sherwood. I will not attempt to speak to the audiophile qualities of this unit, other than to say it has respectlable specs on paper, and is leaps and bounds above discount box store units at this price point.East setup, good remote control.
Answer: Hi Duane, this receiver is rated at 105 watts RMS (root mean squared), which means it can deliver 105 watts of power per channel continuously for 8 ohm speakers (the most common), at full volume. Amps also put out peak power which is usually about double the RMS rating for transients in music. Generally, the speakers you use for this amp should also be rated at about 100 watts RMS per speaker or you risk damaging the speakers if you play the system very loud. This is an excellent receiver with a rare phono input for turntables as well as all the usual inputs. It does not, however, reproduce surround 5.1 sound so should be used for music rather than home theater applications.