AV reciever with passive speakers

[kdas.ujjwal]

I want to buy an AV reciever/amp attached to two decent bookshelf/floorstanding passive speakers. AV reciever/amp should be capable of optical/hdmi arc inputs so that I can use the audio output from my tv (using optical/hdmi arc cables) as well as from my mobile (using headphone aux cable). I know there is one Yamaha yht1840 (without DVD) with 5.1 speakers at the price around GBP 249.

https/www.richersounds.com/yamaha-yht1840.html

I prefer bookshelf/floorstanding speakers to the 5.1 speakers as I don't like subwoofers (it is entirely my personal preference though). Also It is ok, if the reciever/amp is not capable of sorround sound.

It would be helpful if anybody is aware of any such AV reciever/amp with passive bookshelf/floorstanding speakers within GBP150-250 price range.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[jsmithepa]

What you ask is pretty standard, should find more than a few choices of your liking. No salesmen here, so not pushing any particular make/model.

U won't find any stereo (not surround) with HDMI, HDMI immediately suggests video/surround, but as long as your TV has optical, stereo with optical is available.

 

[americanaudiophile]

The system you link to isn't bad for the price but isn't exactly what you want.
You really want an integrated amp with optical audio input. HDMI-ARC has no advantage in this case and you are limited to AVRs to use it. You will be spending your money on a lot of features and amp channels you don't want or need instead of sound quality.
https/www.gramophone.co.uk/feature/can-a-%C2%A3200-amp-really-be-this-good-andrew-everard-says-it-definitely-can
With your budget it doesn't leave a huge amount for the speakers. If a used pair is OK with you that would be my suggestion. A dealer may be able to make a package for you with new or trade ins.