Hi guys,
Currently I’m running a 15 year old Sony TV with two Behringer Truth 2031’s over RCA. I’ve added a Denon DCD-810 to that mix with a simple RCA switch to either listen to CD’s over the speakers or my TV. The setup is somewhat clunky, I have to power on each speaker manually and walk over to the RCA switch to choose between TV or CD’s. Since I’ve already had the speakers and the TV this was a very cheap way to go and I don’t mind the extra steps. I am bound by CD players with variable outputs because of this, hence the 35 year old CD player which has it’s disadvantages.
Now being realistic my TV is getting old, it’s only 40 inches and I want it replaced in the coming years. Looking at modern TV’s they don’t seem to have RCA out for audio, just optical and HDMI as options. My plan was to get a nice second hand receiver and a nice pair of second-hand stereo speakers.
Doing a bit of reading HDMI for audio seems to be the superior option. My big question is, in what way is an older receiver future proof for all the different technologies? I would probably need a receiver that is 4k capable and whatever protocols I might need. Will optical out really give me a big disadvantage over HDMI? And if I would use HDMI on the receiver what technologies would it have to support?
Sorry for the long story!
Sweet, sorry didnt realize it was so old.
Also, you can get addons to mini computers like raspberry pis and treat them as ways to easily, cheaply and flexibly get a modern digital signal (vnc viewer and bam control music from your phone with remote desktop!) into older receivers with optical ins too.
*edit that marantz cr510 looks great
No worries, it’s cool that you care!
Yeah, I really love that idea. I use none of the Marantz’ online functions, streaming radio costs money anyway and I just want full control on the platform I choose. Als the app used to control it is said to be bad. Same as with my TV, I need a monitor with a remote and I’ll make it smart by adding a PC. That way I can change out whatever I want and not rely on 1 device. We’re a dying breed ;)