"David Looser" wrote in
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"David Looser" wrote in
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"Arny Krueger" wrote

Modern A/V receivers with HDMI I/O generally have an
adjustable delay for addressing this issue.

My HDTV's *only* output of any kind other than the
picture is digital coax (stereo, not multichannel),
which does indeed have the proper amount of delay for
use with a standard DAC. If I wanted multichannel,
then I'd have to use one of
the outputs of the cable box. I've tested some of them
and they all cause lip synch problems unless additional
delay is applied.

An AV amplifier would have an adjustable delay feature
to bring the sound into time-alignment with the
picture. If the OP wants multi-channel sound then this
is his best option, if he only wants 2 channel stereo
then using the digital audio output from the TV will do
the job for a lot less dosh.

I've heard that A/V amplifiers exist, but most people on
this side of the pond save a lot of money by going the
receiver route. On Black Friday I saw a 100 wpc
multichannel receiver for under $100. The ad didn't
give much but brand and channel count. For sure, I saw
7.1 channels and HDMI for under $200.

A receiver is just an amplifier with a radio tuner in it.

Of course, but around here, a given level of power and performance is
usually cheaper with the tuner thrown in than without it. Something about
sales volumes...