Hey! This sounds familiar! (Score 1)

I just got a new Sony DVD/CD changer. I quickly discovered that my old Dubly Pro Logic reciever wasn't providing me with the awesome aural experience of Dolby Digital/DTS. This necessitated a receiver upgrade. I grabbed a Sony STR-DE845 from Cambridge Soundworks (clearance sale happening right now!) for about $399. I was bewildered by all the inputs at first, but soon discovered that a lot of them are provided for maximizing compatibility with other devices. All you need to do is get EITHER the digital coax or optical cable to connect your DVD to your (presumably new) receiver or standalone decoder. For speakers, you need a six piece system comprised of front, center, rear and subwoofer. I would have to recommend Cambridge Soundworks again for these. You really can't beat the value. When I finally got everything working right, I was stunned by how much better the Dolby Digital sounded relative to the Dolby ProLogic Surround of my previous setup.