2.1 System without a receiver (just the TV) – is that possible?

[cel4145]

I wonder if I should just give up on this receiver-less idea and go for something like this: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marnr1606/marantz-nr1606-slimline-7.2-ch-x-50-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html

The Marantz slimline 1606, pretty cheap and it's got stereo pre-out + 2 sub outputs.

There is still the Emotiva PT-100 previously mentioned: https://emotiva.com/products/pres-and-pros/pt-100. If you want to go with active speakers, this could be a good choice.

 

[afterlife2]

Help out your local neighbors.
$45 with optical and sub input, but no HDMI: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/5722884398.html

Onkyo TX-SR605 Hdmi + Sub in 7.1 reciever w/remote,box - $120(really good deal. Maybe haggle $100): http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/5776325734.html

 

[Alexandre]

There is still the Emotiva PT-100 previously mentioned: https://emotiva.com/products/pres-and-pros/pt-100. If you want to go with active speakers, this could be a good choice.

Right, that's an interesting option but I feel like if I'm going to put a box in there anyway, I might as well get a little room in the hdmi switching department.

 

[Alexandre]

Help out your local neighbors.
$45 with optical and sub input, but no HDMI: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/5722884398.html

Onkyo TX-SR605 Hdmi + Sub in 7.1 reciever w/remote,box - $120(really good deal. Maybe haggle $100): http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/5776325734.html

Hehe, you're not from the Bay Area, right? That might be my snooty "city" side but Sacramento feels barely less local than New York to me. joking aside, I'm not sure those would fit the cabinet I'm thinking of using (hence the slim line) plus I think that I'm going to want more inputs if I end up with a receiver.
That having been said, you are right, I should check craigslist!

Cheers,
Alex.

 

[afterlife2]

Darn I did check San Fran(been there), but didn't notice it was searching Sacramento, which I've been to as well. Yoinks