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2 channel home theatre?

i just want to use 2 channels. front left and right, (perhaps tv's speakers for center).

i have rotel pre and amp.

can i take the svhs out of any dvd player and put it into the svhs on my toshiba 20"?

can i take the audio out (analog/non digital) on the dvd player and put it into the aux of the rotel pre?

i know i'm missing quite a bit by not passing on the digital info but i'm really looking only for 2 channel and view the dvd as simply another information format that will replace the kid's vhs.

does the above make sense?

will it work?

thanks in advance to those who respond.

be well

robo
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kirk930
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i dont blame you.
sean
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Just going to larger full range speakers with REAL amplification makes for a WORLD of a difference. You will not regret taking this simple step forward. Sean
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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
You are not missing much. Rear and center channel just comes through the 2 channel with the regular audio outs. The TV speakers will do a fine center for voices. I have HT now in the last 6 months, but had 2 channel since 1986 with the old laser discs and DVD. It works fine. You can still add a subwoofer if it has high output speaker terminal connections or your preamp has 2 main outputs.
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onhwy61
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Your proposed setup will work fine. You may not need to use the TV speakers as a center channel. The center channel's primary function is to anchor the dialog to the video image for off center-line viewers. If this is not a problem in your room, then just go with the two channels. Matched speakers provide a more coherent sound.
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glen
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Basically you just described my fourteen year olds system. She never complains so GO FOR IT! If you have to convert the signal from the DVD player to a coax cable (I did) Radio shack makes a converter for around $30.00
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