Daryl

That is correct, but you do need to make sure that the amp has video upconversion (this means that all input signals are capable of being output through hdmi).

You will also need a scart to component converter lead to connect sky+ to your amp. It might actually be simpler to connect the sky+ box directly to the tv via scart.

Deep Singh

I had the 605 linked up to some Kef 2005.2s its a lovely combo. If its your first home cinema system you'll be blown away!!

I now have a 875 and am awaiting my new speakers!!

Ant

I actually ended up buying this amp in the end from sony center as Richer Sounds did not have it in stock.
SONY STRDG820-BLK at Richer Sounds - HI-FI Separates, Home Cinema, Speakers, MP3 DVD Portables, Plasma LCD, etc.

and linked them with these
ONKYO SKSHT518-BLK at Richer Sounds - HI-FI Separates, Home Cinema, Speakers, MP3 DVD Portables, Plasma LCD, etc.

Took me all day to re arrange the room , but spiderman in True HD = Awesome

even the missis loved it

dunx

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Yamaha RX-V1800 - Sound and Vision Online

corradoboy

My telly came from there

Noticed they were amongst the cheapest last night. That amp's been dropping about £50 a week so when it goes below £400 I might jump in

MrRA

Recently had a bad experience with Sound & Vision. I'll never use them again.

Ant

ended up taking the sony back , long story but didnt let me choose opitical over hdmi on sky hd, managed to onkyo 605 but it just doesnt sound right , need to look into it

Daryl

Yes, a big mistake by Sony, otherwise I would have bought one! The Denon 1909 seems to be the favourite choice at the moment, but it's £450.

phil_wrx

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whats wrong with the 605? i have one and it hasnt missed a beat

MrRA

I don't whether I'm reading your post right, but were you connecting the Sky box to the receiver via HDMI and optical?

If so you should've connected via HDMI directly to your panel and then sent the optical to the receiver. That's how I had to do it with my Pioneer, even thouhg each input on there is assignable.

Ant

yeh but i wanted to cut down on the cables going up to the tv on the wall.

Sounds ok now had to alot of tweaking with it but sounds just as good as the sony , loving the on screen menu aswell