Originally Posted By: avjunkee
Even if this were possible, it would not be very practical IMHO:

1. You are limited to a 2.0 or 2.1 setup only.

2. You are restricted to one single audio source (ie. you can only use whatever device you have connected to the analog inputs of the receiver).

3. Depending on your definition of "typical," most receivers under $1000 do not have the necessary multi-channel analog audio inputs.


I think the first two were a given. On point 3, are you talking about retail price? I know my Onkyo which was closer to the $500 mark in street price has them. In any case, even if it was a 2.1 or 2.0 music-only system, I'd still personally want it to be a digital connection that I could apply processing to if the mood struck. And I'd want outboard amps, anyway.