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<blockquote data-quote="bobtomay" data-source="post: 805324" data-attributes="member: 24160"><p>Yes, the optical input is pretty standard now. But, don't fail to ask the question (or look at the spec sheet or back of the unit yourself). There are some cheapie units out there that will have coax digital instead of optical. The standard RCA inputs (red and white) are just fine for any source that does not have 5.1 capabilities.</p><p></p><p>Also, before buying a surround unit, consider how many devices you will want to connect: satellite or cable box, antenna, DVD, Blu-Ray, game device etc. You'll need to know your total needs prior to even looking at A/V receivers. And make sure it has at least one unused after connecting all your equipment for unforeseen growth in the future, or you may end up needing to replace a system with nothing else wrong with it. This typically is not a problem unless you're looking at the extreme low end.</p><p></p><p>One of the best sources of user reviews has just died, but there is still Amazon and a few others. Make use of the sites that allow for customer reviews when picking out your system.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bobtomay, post: 805324, member: 24160"] Yes, the optical input is pretty standard now. But, don't fail to ask the question (or look at the spec sheet or back of the unit yourself). There are some cheapie units out there that will have coax digital instead of optical. The standard RCA inputs (red and white) are just fine for any source that does not have 5.1 capabilities. Also, before buying a surround unit, consider how many devices you will want to connect: satellite or cable box, antenna, DVD, Blu-Ray, game device etc. You'll need to know your total needs prior to even looking at A/V receivers. And make sure it has at least one unused after connecting all your equipment for unforeseen growth in the future, or you may end up needing to replace a system with nothing else wrong with it. This typically is not a problem unless you're looking at the extreme low end. One of the best sources of user reviews has just died, but there is still Amazon and a few others. Make use of the sites that allow for customer reviews when picking out your system. [/QUOTE]
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