Kenwood VR-208

[Showtime99]

Hi everyone, I have recently joined the forums and have a question. I currently have a "el cheapo" htib (regent 5.1) that I use. I also have a old Kenwood vr208 that I use to host outdoor movies ( in 2 channel stereo mode) from time to time. How would the Kenwood do if I decided to boot the regent and build around the Kenwood reciever ? It supports 5.1, has a sub out and digital. Would I be able to have true HD lossless out with this unit ? Thanks a bunch ! Here are some specs on the Kenwood below.

Kenwood VR-208 home theater receiver 5.1 . FEATURES:
Audio Inputs/Outputs
Digital Audio Input: Coaxial & TOS-link (Optical)
Balance Control - Bass and Treble Controls
Bass Boost - Bass Management
Quick Setup

Digital Signal Format:
Auto Detection/Auto Switching Dolby Digital and PCM
Dolby 3 Stereo
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic
Speaker Preouts
250Watts total power

[DerrellB]

Unfortunately that receiver will not work for loseless audio. What is your budget for upgrades?

[Showtime99]

Originally Posted by DerrellB

Unfortunately that receiver will not work for loseless audio. What is your budget for upgrades?

Very little due to the economy. I will just save up for a bit. I was just trying to be tight with what I had for now. I have a 12' x 16' living room and my wife doesn't like "loud" audio so I was thinking about the Sony 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver - STRDG520 and adding some monoprice in-wall speakers & powered sub later on and just use my current cheapo regent satelite speakers for now. (Anyway the cheapo regents sound pretty decent, lol) Thanks for the reply. I am hoping to either buy another home when the economy picks up or just add a room to our current home, either case it will be my ( our) dedicated movie room.

[Audiophile_At_Birth]

I would just save.

I came from an older Kenwood too (VR615), and when I got the Onkyo, my jaw hit the ground instantly. If this is all you have, I would build around the Kenwood. Just be sure not so drive the receiver into clipping levels trying to power bigger speakers.