I've been rocking a Pioneer Elite SC-05 for years. It's been good to me and what is likely a simple thing is it's demise. I've got a sound drop out that is very likely due to a bad volume control and frankly it's not worth the repair bill / cost to own ratio.
I am not interested in a receiver, only playing the TV.
What are good < $500 options?
FWIIW Speakers consist of: Klipsch, Klipsch, Klipsch and some junk for rears.
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