im running into the same problem and "i am cheap" i was looking at cheap integrated recievers (2 channel) but none have optical in so i will probably have to go with a home theater receiver to get optical in but then im probaly over the $150 - $200 i want to spend. btw i need optical in because my sound card already has optical out and im ripping all my music to my pc for the outdoor system. i also am going to be using the rockets though i have not ordered yet i await your review.
Jake

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