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HT - where to start?
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<blockquote data-quote="LAV" data-source="post: 76814" data-attributes="member: 1123"><p>Hi Leon</p><p></p><p>I think you've covered most of it.</p><p></p><p>I am sure you can find a decent and cared-for used (HDMI-less) AVR from Onkyo/Yamaha/Marantz/Denon at a very good price.</p><p></p><p>The most common audio formats are probably Dolby Digital and DTS, most units have been catering for that for many years.</p><p></p><p>The same units would also offer coaxial and optical digital inputs.</p><p></p><p>Channel levels: Yes, they're independently adjustable.</p><p></p><p>A sub is not essential for starting out, although you'd be missing out on a lot of the surround fun without rear speakers.</p><p></p><p>I don't know Onkyo's ranges that well, but in Yamaha, look for the RXV-series of not older than say 5 years ago, same for Marantz in their SR5xx1 / 5xx2 / 7xx1 etc. Some good deals to be found (there was a lovely RXV-1500 advertised here the other day)</p><p></p><p>Happy hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LAV, post: 76814, member: 1123"] Hi Leon I think you've covered most of it. I am sure you can find a decent and cared-for used (HDMI-less) AVR from Onkyo/Yamaha/Marantz/Denon at a very good price. The most common audio formats are probably Dolby Digital and DTS, most units have been catering for that for many years. The same units would also offer coaxial and optical digital inputs. Channel levels: Yes, they're independently adjustable. A sub is not essential for starting out, although you'd be missing out on a lot of the surround fun without rear speakers. I don't know Onkyo's ranges that well, but in Yamaha, look for the RXV-series of not older than say 5 years ago, same for Marantz in their SR5xx1 / 5xx2 / 7xx1 etc. Some good deals to be found (there was a lovely RXV-1500 advertised here the other day) Happy hunting! [/QUOTE]
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