hi all.
I have recently acquired a hand me down 5.1 system comprisong the above receiver, all the satelite speakers (onkyo) and a Tannoy sub.
Sadly, 'something' happened and the receiver is now kaput. There is a long version of that but you need not know the details!
So, i don't need a full system and am only really interested in playing 5.1 sound from DVDs, Netflix etc - currently connected via optical from the Xbox.
I need a replacement receiver basically.
As much as I would like to blow £1000 on something amazing, real life dictates I am going to have to look at LOW budget new, or take a bit of a punt on something second hand.
so, any ideas? things to avoid, red flags, ideas of reliable amp/receivers?
I am new to surround sound as a concept so pretty much anything would be a upgrade of LG TV speakers.
Thanks for your time.
I have recently acquired a hand me down 5.1 system comprisong the above receiver, all the satelite speakers (onkyo) and a Tannoy sub.
Sadly, 'something' happened and the receiver is now kaput. There is a long version of that but you need not know the details!
So, i don't need a full system and am only really interested in playing 5.1 sound from DVDs, Netflix etc - currently connected via optical from the Xbox.
I need a replacement receiver basically.
As much as I would like to blow £1000 on something amazing, real life dictates I am going to have to look at LOW budget new, or take a bit of a punt on something second hand.
so, any ideas? things to avoid, red flags, ideas of reliable amp/receivers?
I am new to surround sound as a concept so pretty much anything would be a upgrade of LG TV speakers.
Thanks for your time.