Pc,
What is your budget? I've owned about 10 different HT receivers since about 1999-2000, so I have a bit of experience to draw from. In my opinion, you are miles ahead by buying a bit more modern HT receiver.
Here are some features of more modern units that may entice you into spending a bit more money:
1. DPL-II, much better tha Dolby Pro-logic at creating a reasonable surround image from a 2-channel analog source (like SD TV).
2. Auto-calibration, provides a much easier setup. This not only sets up your independant channel volume, distance, etc., but it also offers a reasonably good room EQ.
3. HDMI support-nice for future proofing.
4. General ease of use. Some of the older units were a PITA to set up and operate. Newer unit tend to have better user ergonomics.
For what it's worth, I ended up with an Onkyo SR-TX703 that I bought used here on the goN for a very good price and I've been extremely happy with it. It lacks HDMI, but I can live with that. Otherwise, its very easy to set up and use and it sounds very good.
Enjoy,
TIC
What is your budget? I've owned about 10 different HT receivers since about 1999-2000, so I have a bit of experience to draw from. In my opinion, you are miles ahead by buying a bit more modern HT receiver.
Here are some features of more modern units that may entice you into spending a bit more money:
1. DPL-II, much better tha Dolby Pro-logic at creating a reasonable surround image from a 2-channel analog source (like SD TV).
2. Auto-calibration, provides a much easier setup. This not only sets up your independant channel volume, distance, etc., but it also offers a reasonably good room EQ.
3. HDMI support-nice for future proofing.
4. General ease of use. Some of the older units were a PITA to set up and operate. Newer unit tend to have better user ergonomics.
For what it's worth, I ended up with an Onkyo SR-TX703 that I bought used here on the goN for a very good price and I've been extremely happy with it. It lacks HDMI, but I can live with that. Otherwise, its very easy to set up and use and it sounds very good.
Enjoy,
TIC