Hi,

I am wondering if any expert can give advice

i want to buy an amplifier and separate speakers for home system

There are so many new features but one of the thing i am confuse is the hdmi in amp.

For example

I wanted to buy this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Onkyo-TX-SR506-TXSR506-7-1-AV-Receiver-HDMI-Silver_W0QQitemZ250332938573QQihZ015QQcategoryZ328 0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

but the review said the hdmi is actually for audio and not video

some of the amp has hdmi with audio and video.


Wht i confuse is l thought amp is for sound output.

Lets say l bought a dvd player with hdmi and normal output (red, white and yellow)

i have a amp with hdmi (audio)
is it

option 1) connect dvd hdmi to amp hdmi for sound output and also connect dvd hdmi to tv hdmi for video output ?


or

if the amp has hdmi both audio and video i just connect hdmi dvd to hdmi amp then hdmi to tv hdmi.

Sorry if i confuse you all but i just dunno what hdmi in amp is for !!

thanks for any advice

HDMI can pass audio and video (look it up on Wikipedia).

Most AV amps have HDMI switching (along with other video inputs like composite, s-video and component) to enable you to plug all your sources into the amp and then run one cable to the TV/display from the amp. Then all the input switching is done on the amp.

how about the audio ? can we use hdmi connection for audio in the amp rather than having to use the phono?\

Your average separates home cinema amp will take a single output from each source via hdmi, then pass the video to the tv and use the audio itself. No need for extra cables. Look at a few reviews on What Hifi's site to get a feel for things.

does anyone know any audio specialist in Sheffield ?

The amp that you wanted to buy will be fine. Looks like the seller just quoted the spec from Onkyo's own website; the pertinent bit is "HDMI Pass-Thru (1080p Compatible; 3 Inputs and 1 Output)" which means it'll take three hdmi inputs, and output the video element of the signals via a single hdmi cable to the tv. It'll keep the audio signals to process itself.

does anyone know any audio specialist in Sheffield ?

Do you want to go listen to some amps? Or do you want advice?

i am in confusion what to choose either

1) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270309075569

or

2)https://www.forumhifivisual.co.uk/Home_Cinema_Equipment/Amplifiers_and_Receivers/DENON_AVR_1909_7_1_AV_RECEIVER_DENON_AVR_1909_2233 .html

the price is a big differnce also the brand.

is onkyo as soon as denon ?
in regard to both, i wanted to buy (1) because its cheaper but (2) is newer.

however i notice both has hdmi for video but not the audio, we still need to use opticla for sound output rather than using hdmi cable.

i would lke to visit the shop and listen to demo. i know there is one near western park ?

anyone with good amp i wold like your advice and see the configuration.

thabnkjs

on the other hand. why do we need amp with hdmi video switching ?

is it not we can direct connect hdmi dvd player to hdmi tv coonection ?

i thought the most crucial for amp is the sound so it is more important for dvd hdmi sound to be connected to hdmi amp ?

The two amps you've listed aren't really in the same class so it's hard to compare - the Denon costs a lot more and is clearly the better amp.

If you're used to listening to your dvds through a tv's built-in speakers you'll be really impressed by any separates amp. If you're upgrading from an older amp you need to decide whether you want one that's about the same, but with new connectors, or one that's a step up in terms of sound quality.

Richer Sounds will give you impartial advice and let you listen to some amps so you can decide. Good prices too, but check their website before you decide to buy as they sometimes have specials that they'll match in-store.

You generally can't go wrong with home cinema amps from Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha or Sony. Once you've listened to a decent home cinema set-up you'll never be happy with a tv's built-in speakers again, so be warned :)

when you said better amp is it because it produce more output watt or just because of the price ? i think the spec is similar to both ?
if i pick dennon mean i need to chose a better speaker quality ?

i don have amp just now thought of buying a new one.

thanks

You're not listening/reading.

I explained why amps have HDMI switching for video and audio in my first post.....I also said to use Wikipedia and find out what HDMI means/does as you obviously haven't read it.

Moorgate Acoustics are quite good for advice and stuff locally as well.