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Hi all,I am looking to buy a new TV. My current TV is a Sony that has an analog audio output that I have going into an analog receiver. I notice that all the new TVs do not have analog audio outputs. Can I assume that my analog receiver can't be hooked up? BTW I am not big on video so that's why I ask.
Thanks
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I have a Sony Bravia flat screen TV with user selectable fixed or variable analog out via 1/8" mini jack. We use it to drive a horizontal sound bar that sits on the fireplace mantle just below the wall mounted TV.
After doing a bit of searching online I was able to find several current Sony models that still provide an analog output.
When we upgrade our 46" wall mounted Sony to a larger 55" or 60", it too will have an analog output.
The Sony I just sold has analog out. I jumped ship on Sony and bought a Samsung 65 inch (ordered today) that has an audio out mini jack. I found out that my cable box also has audio out RCA's, so I can use any TV that I want. Thanks for the information.
why do you want an analog audio signal out on your TV? There are 3 places that can convert digital audio to analog signals...the DVD player, the TV or the receiver. You want the receiver to do it so that it sends a separate signal to each speaker. The coax route is easiest. The video can go directly from DVD player to TV. Either HDMI or component gives you 1080p but if you use HDMI you will have to turn down the volume on the TV. I do it all the time. You will need a receiver with a DAC (a coax input.. (usually orange or black)
We have our flat screen TV mounted on the wall above the fireplace mantle with just enough room to place a wide sound bar on the mantle just below the TV.
The sound bar has digital and analog inputs. I prefer analog because we can use the TV remote to control the analog output level from the TV driving the sound bard.
Had we used a digital output from the TV, we would have been forced to use the remote control that came with the sound bar to adjust it's volume, having to deal with two remotes instead of one (TV Remote & bar remote).
Sometimes analog is just much more convenient. Our Sony has variable analog out and the next TV we get will require it too.
so, the soundbar has a DAC? Did not know any speaker did. I have never used a soundbar. I thought that was what people used when they did not have room for a center speaker below the TV? I have a question then...do you connect the soundbar to the center channel output on the receiver? I use a pinnacle center speaker and it sounds pretty good to me.
A soundbar is often used instead of a full-blown AV surround sound system. They typically come with digital inputs and analog inputs and through digital signal processing (DSP) they attempt to synthesize a surround effect.
In my case I do not have a surround sound receiver and all the associated speakers. I can simply drive the soundbar via a digital input or stereo analog input. Yes, it has it's own built-in DAC and amplifier.
I simply drive the sound bar via the 2-channel analog output from my TV in order to get a more robust sound vs the TV's tiny speakers. And I disable the DSP surround effects which sound annoying, 'phasey', and artificial.
You wouldn't use one of these soundbars if you have a full-blown surround AV setup. Instead, you would use a passive center channel speaker along with your AV receiver and associated speakers for all the other channels.
If your situation allows it, consider purchasing a new AV receiver. It would, of course, be compatible with the latest digital televisions and video source components, such as cable/satellite boxes and Blu-ray players. HDMI connections make life much simpler. Brand-new AV receivers start at about $170.
If you are using a high-priced analog receiver at present, a bottom-basement AV unit won't provide the same sonics to which you are accustomed. But some are rather decent sounding (Yamaha, Denon, and Pioneer come to mind).
If you wish to replace a really good analog receiver with a superb new AV unit, I recommend (from personal experience) taking a look at Yamaha's Aventage models. They deliver smooth, clean, detailed, yet nonfatiguing sonics.
Previous-year receivers from most brands often sell at significant discounts. Amazon is a good place to start looking.
Thanks, I appreciate your input. I use a vintage receiver that I also use for audio,turntable,cd player,fm tuner,etc. It looks like I'll go the dac route.
Glad to be of some help.
This ol' audiophile is curious what vintage receiver you're using. I owned many vintage receivers, but they were new when I bought them!
I use a Luxman R-1120. I also use an Advent 300 with a tube power amp. Nothing like vintage gear!
Yes, it was a problem for me too. My amp for my video system has no digital inputs. I happened to have an extra DAC sitting around, so I used that. An option for you would be to get a cheap DAC to use between the TV and your receiver.
Jack
Yes, amazon has quite a few of these gadgets (digital in, *stereo* only out), with some in the $25-35 range getting very good reviews (compared to the $15 ones, say), FWIW. Happened to come across them recently and had a look even thoug I have no use for them. Monoprice must have some too, though I haven't looked.
Thanks for that info,it's nice to know that I have that option.
Analog outputs are still around, but you need to study the specs on the TV sets you are interested in and look for analog outputs as a feature of the set you pick. Sometimes, the less well known brands have a better collection of outputs, than the fancy brands. Also, If you can find a set with a headphone jack you can use that as an analog audio output
A TV like this Best Buy Insignia house brand has both a headphone jeck, which is a nice output for an older or vintage 2-channel stereo receiver. Most newer 5 channel sound systems have an optical input, and this is set up for that. Recent surround sound systems would connect via HDMI, so you are completely covered. Goodness, you have component video inputs, composite, HDMI and even DVI. All the bases I can think of are covered.
I THINK these Insignias are still made by LG and are far better sets than they have a right to be for the price.
Thanks for the info,I'll check it out.
Video is obsoleted at an incredible pace. A newer receiver will handle all the formats available this year, at least! Analog TV is virtually obsolete. Yes, I think you at least need a digital input on the receiver, but that has been on receivers for the last 20 years.
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