Sorry if I ask some dumb questions, newbie here.
So - I am currently looking to get a new receiver as my current Pioneer only has component.
I am hoping to stay around $350 and have been trying to do my own research but find that I am getting confused with what features I should demand and which are just fluff (this is opinionated, I know)
So - the receiver will be powering my Klipsch Quintet's (5.1 w/ ksw10). I am building a media center PC that will be the primary source of video and TV for this setup. Outputting to a 46-52" LCD (still trying to make up our mind on this piece as well).
I am open to any suggestions both on features and specific models of receivers. I have considered and researched many:
Yamaha RXV463
Yamaha RX V663
Onkyo TX-SR506
Onkyo TX SR606 (more $ than mentioned earlier)
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
Pioneer VSX-818V-K (my lack of understanding features accounts for the three Pioneers
)
I could keep going, but I'll spare you all the time.
Not sure if worth mentioning, but I am in no rush to buy this if it means I may be able to scoop up a good deal on an "old" model in the next month or so
The main things I am set on are HDMI switching (no passthrough as I want audio as well, right?) Also, I think I would like to be able to output all sources to the TV via HDMI (including component, composite, etc...)
I am also confused on upscaling - is it necessary in a receiver or would a media center PC already handle this? Do TV's do this?
Codecs - where to begin. What is necessary? TrueHD? Or is Dolby 5.1 and ProLogic sufficient?
Clearly, I have read myself into a state of confusion.
Can anyone lend a hand for a newbie here and shed some light on the subject for me?
Thanks for any help on the matter!
So - I am currently looking to get a new receiver as my current Pioneer only has component.
I am hoping to stay around $350 and have been trying to do my own research but find that I am getting confused with what features I should demand and which are just fluff (this is opinionated, I know)
So - the receiver will be powering my Klipsch Quintet's (5.1 w/ ksw10). I am building a media center PC that will be the primary source of video and TV for this setup. Outputting to a 46-52" LCD (still trying to make up our mind on this piece as well).
I am open to any suggestions both on features and specific models of receivers. I have considered and researched many:
Yamaha RXV463
Yamaha RX V663
Onkyo TX-SR506
Onkyo TX SR606 (more $ than mentioned earlier)
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
Pioneer VSX-818V-K (my lack of understanding features accounts for the three Pioneers
)I could keep going, but I'll spare you all the time.
Not sure if worth mentioning, but I am in no rush to buy this if it means I may be able to scoop up a good deal on an "old" model in the next month or so
The main things I am set on are HDMI switching (no passthrough as I want audio as well, right?) Also, I think I would like to be able to output all sources to the TV via HDMI (including component, composite, etc...)
I am also confused on upscaling - is it necessary in a receiver or would a media center PC already handle this? Do TV's do this?
Codecs - where to begin. What is necessary? TrueHD? Or is Dolby 5.1 and ProLogic sufficient?
Clearly, I have read myself into a state of confusion.
Can anyone lend a hand for a newbie here and shed some light on the subject for me?
Thanks for any help on the matter!
