Need suggestions

[Jwknow]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

I wouldn't go with a simpler unit just because of an old htib. You don't want to limit any future upgrades that you may make on your reciever.

Speaking of receiver's, you may want to look into a cheap receiver with analog inputs. That blu-ray player internally decode hd audio codecs and send them to a player via analog, so a modern receiver isn't a necessity. The only concern I would have with a new receiver is the ohm rating of the speakers included in the sony htib. If the speakers are 4 or 8 ohm impedance than finding a compatible receiver wouldn't be much of an issue, 6 or 2 ohm speakers could prove troublesome.

Ultimately my advice is to not short change yourself in the future by settling for something now. The S550 is a very good player and nearly as future-proof as any player available.

Checked out the sony str-dg720 on line for about $225. but also checked my speakers & found 2.7 ohm rating. I take it I will need new speakers if I go this route, correct?