R. Mark Clayton wrote:
"Des" wrote in message
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Hi,

I currently have a Denon 3803, but in the 'brave new world' of hdmi
I need to upgrade (essentially for Freesat it seems).

Stuff I already have as inputs;

1 pc connected via component and optical.
1 multi-regional dvd player connected via s-video and coaxial.
1 Freeview PVR connected via s-video and red/white stereo.
1 Freeview box (Setanta) connected via composite and red/white
stereo. 1 fta sat box connected via s-video and coaxial (may scrap).
1 wii connected via composite and red/white stereo.

all then outputting to a plasma tv and projector via component
(using a cheap passive splitter).

I'm looking for an AV receiver that will allow the above (without
many cable changes for now) and allow me to add the following;

1 PS3 (blue-ray) connected via hdmi.
1 Freesat PVR connected via hdmi.

Which will allow me to connect to a plasma tv via hdmi and a
projector via component (already in place) or if need be hdmi, at
the same time. Does the Onkyo TXSR606 fit the bill?




A lot of gear. I am contemplating a similar upgrade.

I bit of rationalisation wouldn't go amiss either... particularly as
you have some sub optimal connections - even the cheapest DVD player
will look better in component than yours in s-video.

Some things might as well connect directly to your screen (e.g. PC via
DVI - HDMI input (cable only - no conversion)) although there is a
sound routing issue.

so

PC DVI via HDMI to amp or TV; sound??
DVD via component to amp (possibly loop through Freeview); sound
digital Freeview PVR via component, sound analog
Setanta - consider scrapping or loop into freeview PVR
fta sat box - upgrade to HD sat (& freeview) PVR* via HDMI to amp;
sound digital
wii - connect however.
blue ray player connected via HDMI; sound digital

So you need 4 HMDI and quite a lot of other inputs.
Denon 2909 and Yamaha 1800 currently have this and there will be
others.



* these are on the market now, but I would not consider them sorted
yet, as there is little material and the broadcast system may change
/ evolve.
freesat is relatively inflexible compared to a decent FTA receiver
with either a steerable or torroidal dish.

Thanks for the suggestions, I made a mistake in my list, the Setanta box is
connected via s-video not composite and this is what I was considering
scrapping.

The dvd was connected via a short component lead until recently, when I had
to move it about 5 metres away to make space and only had a s-video cable
that length.
The PC is also directly connected to the projector via dvi/hdmi, to connect
it to the amp would require a 20 meter hdmi cable

I don't really want to connect directly to any screen, eg tv, because this
would prevent me from watching it on the projector for instance. I am trying
to set up a 'star type' network via the amp so that any input can go to many
outputs (tv and projector) with minimal fuss and remote control shuffling
(easier for the kids).

Ideally, I would like an amp which upscales everything to hdmi and has 2
hdmi outputs.

Think I'll have to wait a little, but still interested in whats available.