Hi,
I am looking at buying a new audio receiver. I have an older Yamaha receiver that just does Dolby Digital 5.1 and Pro Logic. I bought a ps3 and just now have a hd tv. I noticed that some of the movies like Independence Day only has dts, so I can only play stereo through my speakers. Blu-Ray can do so much more and any more most of the blu-ray's have Dobly Digital HD, uncompressed audio, DTS HD, etc. I have some very high end Paradign speakers. I am not worried about them. I am just wanting to get a new receiver. I am trying to find one that supports all of the dolby digital, dts, and the hd sound formats. I would also like to get something that has 7.1 support. I have the typical center, left, right, left rear, right rear, and sub speakers. I also have a budget of only like $200 to $300. I would prefer to buy a brand like Sony, Yamaha, or similar if possible.
Best Buy has a decent one for $290, but I just wanted to ask if you guys know of any great and affordable stereo receivers. Not to mention that these sites like Best Buy and Circuit City do not list every surround sound format it can play. Components that will be connected: xbox 360 via toslink fiber and component cables. ps3 via toslink and hdmi. (toslink optional). comcast dvr via coaxial dolby digital and hdmi. (have to use coaxial since toslink is disabled on dvr). The video does not have to go through the receiver. Thanks for your help.