07-24-2006, 07:29 PM
Yup. Most music does not use surround sound. It is still stereo (with few exceptions, such as superaudio CDs, which are far and few between).
Therefore, get a better receiver for your buck if you will not be watching DVDs/movies (audio) through your amp/receiver. Stereo (2 channel, or 2.1 if you count the subwoofer) is still great for most people.
Can't say much for the improving compressed music. Kinda hard to improve on something that ain't there. (i.e. - digital zoom - never use it, or enhancing resolution - adding in pixels is a bad idea for the most part).
Therefore, get a better receiver for your buck if you will not be watching DVDs/movies (audio) through your amp/receiver. Stereo (2 channel, or 2.1 if you count the subwoofer) is still great for most people.
Can't say much for the improving compressed music. Kinda hard to improve on something that ain't there. (i.e. - digital zoom - never use it, or enhancing resolution - adding in pixels is a bad idea for the most part).