Hey all!
This is my first post here, and, having read a few of the other threads, it looks like I'll be in good hands.
We recently bought our first home, and the previous owner had a 5.1-channel DVD/SACD audio system installed around the living room (and was kind enough to leave it there for us). It's a Sony DAV-C770, so it's over a decade old and really quite out-of-date.
I've been able to listen to SACDs on it, which is nice, and the 5.1 surround seems to work.
I'd really love to upgrade the receiver, though. The DVD player (acting as the "receiver" in this case, though it's not much of one) connected to the speakers is a) incapable of playing Blu-Rays/connecting to anything via HDMI and b) relatively underpowered. I'd like to leave the speakers as they are; they aren't perfect, but they're not terrible (and can always be upgraded down the road once we've settled in/saved some money).
Anyway, the problem is that the speaker ports on the back of the DVD player are really bizarre (at least to a neophyte like me). I've attached a few screenshots from the instruction manual, in case they're at all helpful: the speaker-connection page, a picture of the rear face of the DVD player/"receiver," and two pages of specifications.
My two questions are:
- Can I upgrade to a contemporary Blu-Ray/AirPlay receiver but keep the speakers as they are?
- If so, what sorts of receivers should I be looking at? I'd like to spend under $500, and I'd like to get Blu-Ray, AirPlay, and HDMI connectivity (especially to connect my PS4, etc.).
I really, sincerely appreciate the help. Hopefully I'll learn enough through the years to help out some other beginners some day!
Thanks a lot, and looking forward to getting to know you all.
Patrick