So i am in the process of building some DIY speakers (the microbes) and DIY center and a DIY sub to match and i need to come up with a receiver/amp to power them. Here is what i am looking for:
1) Dont care to much about HDMI and video processing in the receiver, i will run video directly from my PS3, Oppo DVD player and cable box to the tv.
2) Out of my PS3 and Oppo and maybe cable box i will run audio cables into the receiver, i dont really need the receiver to do anything with video.
3) Sound quality is my big concern and i want to get the best bang for my buck ya know. I dont plan, atleast not with this HT,to do anything bigger than 5.1. Like i said right now i will have the fronts, center and sub only.
Basically i want a receiver that i can run my audio through. I dont really want to pay more for HDMI stuff b/c i dont see my self using it. I just want the best audio possible and the ability to hook atleast 2 optical feeds into the receiver. I have looked at the Yamaha 661 and it is a really nice receiver, but if i could find something for less that lacks the hdmi and some of the video processing but still keep the same quality of sound that would be great.
Or is there is something that i can just run audio through and drop the entire idea of any video processing i would be up for that option. Just want to make sure that it has the latest and greatest audio options, dont want to miss out on anything with the new PS3. Thanks for any help or advice.
ps - i am a HT newb for the most part. I know about speakers and sound and stuff like that, but when it comes to components like receivers and amps i kinda get lost.