I currently use an Eltax Nova DVD 5.1 System with Dolby Digital and DTS from it’s on board DVD drive only and Dolby Pro-Logic 2 from external sources. However unfortunately the DVD became intermittent at recognising DVD discs, often displaying no disc, a lens cleaner didn’t help. I have the DVD system connected to my Sony TV (28in Widescreen CRT) which feeds stereo audio (phono connection) from my games consoles, Sky+ and DVD recorder to the system to upmix to Dolby pro-Logic 2 which sounds very good. However, with consoles, TV, DVD, Blu-Ray etc supporting DD and DTS I feel I am missing out. I am considering keeping the speakers (compact, well built and have plenty of power) but changing the DVD unit for a dedicated amplifier.
Budget is limited (ideally under £100, possibly a little over for something really good) so to get something decent, I imagine I need to go the second hand route?
The high-end Sony kit (even from some years ago) does look impressive. I have been looking at some Sony STR-DB940 amps on eBay that have all I need; multiple digital (optical) inputs, DD and DTS, plenty of power (100W per channel), plenty of analogue inputs. (http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/receiver/sony-str-db940/316489)
I like the ability to pipe video through the amplifier too so everything can be controlled by the amplifier instead of the separate Scart switcher I currently use. The only thing I am aware of with the DB940 is that it seems to been around a long time meaning second hand units may be past their best or do amps age better than most devices?
So does anyone have any other recommendations for a good amp that would meet my needs (and budget)? I have a local Richer Sounds so would be ideal if they had something suitable but other than that looking for something I can buy online.
One more thing; whilst I am happy with the speakers the Eltax came with I have two very large HiFi speakers from my Aiwa HiFi, currently not in use that would provide a stunning front soundstage if I could wire them up. The problem is in addition to the standard speaker wire they have a phono connection that I imagine powers their internal sub-woofer, which I am not sure would connect to a home cinema amp?
Budget is limited (ideally under £100, possibly a little over for something really good) so to get something decent, I imagine I need to go the second hand route?
The high-end Sony kit (even from some years ago) does look impressive. I have been looking at some Sony STR-DB940 amps on eBay that have all I need; multiple digital (optical) inputs, DD and DTS, plenty of power (100W per channel), plenty of analogue inputs. (http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/receiver/sony-str-db940/316489)
I like the ability to pipe video through the amplifier too so everything can be controlled by the amplifier instead of the separate Scart switcher I currently use. The only thing I am aware of with the DB940 is that it seems to been around a long time meaning second hand units may be past their best or do amps age better than most devices?
So does anyone have any other recommendations for a good amp that would meet my needs (and budget)? I have a local Richer Sounds so would be ideal if they had something suitable but other than that looking for something I can buy online.
One more thing; whilst I am happy with the speakers the Eltax came with I have two very large HiFi speakers from my Aiwa HiFi, currently not in use that would provide a stunning front soundstage if I could wire them up. The problem is in addition to the standard speaker wire they have a phono connection that I imagine powers their internal sub-woofer, which I am not sure would connect to a home cinema amp?





