New receiver needed?

[admin_exported]

Morning all, I am beinning the process of updating to Full HD, with a new (42") flatscreen to replace my 32" Toshiba CRT pictureframe which I consider to still have a great picture. I am thinking along the lines of the Philips 42PFL7603D along with a blu-ray player (as yet undecided). As there have been a lot of changes in various formats since I last upgraded, I would like to ask if my trusty Yamaha RXV 630 RDS receiver will be able to decode all incoming signals from any new sources, (Sky+ HD and blu-ray) or must I replace it? I have the Kef KHT 2005 plus the PSW 2000 Sub and these are still giving great service.

Many Thanks

HoraceM

 

[Andrew Everard]

No, it won't be able to decode them, but given that it has a six-channel analogue input you'll be able to use it with any Blu-ray player having internal decoding of the 'HD' sudio formats and suitable analogue outputs.

Sky HD currently only offers 5.1-channel sound via optical digital (with electrical digital also available on some of the latest boxes), with the HDMI output only carrying stereo, so you're sorted there, too...

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers, Just what I wanted to read.

H.