is there an (AV receiver) type device that doesn't have amplifier/preamplifiers?

Hi, first post in 20 years.

I have an old, fairly low end AV receiver in my system(marantz NR1403) but I have an outboard integrated stereo amplifier(plinius 9200) which I obviously prefer to handle all the sound amplification. main source is my cable box with HDMI outputs, and my main content is movies.

however I only use two speakers and don’t want or need more, so I have no requirement for surround sound, subs, etc.

therefore the AV receiver still needs to be in the chain to handle the audio decoding and DA functions. as there are no separate video or audio outputs on the back of a tv cable box to be able to go straight to my amp, and projector.

however as I’m presently coming from the L & R preamp outs on the back of the receiver to the processor/power amp inputs of my integrated amplifier, I’m still forced to go through the preamp of the low end receiver instead of the full capacity of my plinius amp.

is anyone aware of a newer more specific unit that allows you to take the signal from a hdmi video/audio source (my cable box) transmit it to my JVC projector and my integrated amplifier without having all the extras of an av receiver that i dont require, like multi channel surround sound and speaker outputs. etc.? also I assume a unit from the past 5 years would have better DA converters than one from 20 years ago?