Hi ALL,
I am replacing my old receiver with one that will handle HD sound from my Blu-Ray. I was thinking of the Sony STR-DH810. One thing that I really need is the capability to run sound to the 2 hard wired speakers I installed in the ceiling of my screen porch, with or without having the sound on in the house. The JVC I have now lets me choose #1 (the surround sound system) or/and #2 (the stero speakers in the screen porch).

I do not see where the Sony STR-DH810 will do this.

Does anyone know differently or have a recommendation for a 7.1 receiver, budget $400?

thanks

David