HELP: Amplifier, Stereo Receiver, 5.1AV ??

Hi all,
This is my first post and i am hoping that i can get some advice.
I have a mountain of vinyl records and my old stereo amplifier has just
died. I used to route my DVD player through the same amp so that i could
have the big sound not only when playing vinyl but when watching DVD
movies, listening to CD's, cassette tapes and even Playstation. All
achieved with a multi-way switching box. Now is all dead and gone.
Problem, what to buy to replace? Another stereo amplifier with built-in
AM FM tuner? Perhaps an AV receiver suitable for 5.1 surround sound? Has
anyone got any thoughts or advice?
Thanking you all in advance.
Zeb.


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majaev

Hello majaev,

I think you first need to decide whether you want surround sound or
not.
This will mean having 5 speakers and maybe a subwoofer.
If you have the room for this then a home theatre receiver could be a
clever
purchase. You can purchase extra speakers later on when you have the
funds.
The receiver will have a digital input for your dvd player and your
play station.
Your other equipment will connect to the analogue inputs and you will
be able
to do without your multi-way switching box. If you don't have a large
room and don't
play at extremely loud levels. Then I suggest looking at some of the
these brands,
Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Harman Kardon, Onkyo, Pioneer.
If surround sound is not for you then a strereo receiver will still
look after you but I dont
think they have digital inputs for your dvd and play station.

Dezza.