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Originally Posted by The Guardian
So I have a Marantz SR-5300 receiver. I love the sound, but it lacks the modern codecs as well as HDMI. So I see two options...
1. Pick up a cheapie like an Onkyo -605 or something along those lines, use it as a processor with analog outs and use the Marantz as an amp using its analog ins...
2. Live with 2.1 PCM sound from the PS3 for a loong while until I can afford a receiver that's an upgrade in every way (Pioneer -92, Denon 2808, Marantz SR7002)
3. Buy a new player that has analog outs
Unfortunately for #3 there aren't any that decode DTS-MA are there? And that would be the least likely one I could convince my wife on also 
Any thoughts or other ideas? |
Why not just wait and instead of using 2.1 PCM go lossy until you can afford a fantastic new receiver. I'm not sure how long you are going to wait, but if you wait six months or so you will start seeing some great deals on current models because new models will be coming out by then. You could probably pick up a heck of a receiver for a great price in that time.
I don't know, my suggestion would be to wait and get a quality high end receiver when you can.