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wash bucket
Feb 21, 2006

Can someone recommend a good basic 5.1 receiver? Primary use will be watching DVDs and maybe occasional video games. Let's start at $200 and see where that gets us.

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wash bucket
Feb 21, 2006

Need: Computer speakers for my Mom.

Emphasis: Music

Budget: ~$100

Any thoughts?

wash bucket
Feb 21, 2006

Dominoes posted:

Logitech G51

Decent 5.1 for $68 with rebate.

edit: nvm, she's probably better off with a better 2.1 set since it's just for music.

You're right. In fact, something tells me she would prefer something without a sub even. Her musical tastes are more along these lines.

wash bucket
Feb 21, 2006

I just learned that CD transports are a thing. They're CD players without a built in DAC since lots of people may have external ones. I can see the sense in that. What I can't understand is why some of them cost $450. If they're outputting a digital signal shouldn't the output be identical to a $35 DVD player from Walmart?

I know high end audio gear can get silly but I just want to be sure I'm understanding this situation correctly.

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