Directv HD receiver/home theater question?

Question

Am I correct in understanding that if I upgrade to an HD receiver that it takes the place of an a/v receiver for home theater speakers? I can connect the center channel, sides, sub woofer, etc. into the Directv HD receiver?? Seems too simple.

Answer 1

im pretty sure that a direct tv HD reciever does not have an internal amplifier or speker connections.

Answer 2

No, all the DirectTV HD receiver does is tune the TV signal and provide an audio and video output suitable for connection (via HDMI, optical, digital coax) to an HDTV/Projector and/or an A/V receiver. You need both.