Hey guys,
I'm planning on building a HTPC shortly, and was wondering how to connect Sky to it so that I am able to watch and record Sky through WMC? We already have Sky set up atm. Is it as easy as pulling out the cable that currently plugs into the TV from the Sky box (labelled 'TO TV' on the back of the Sky Box) and plugging it into a TV tuner in the HTPC? Like this one:http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=12872&ref=pricespy?
Also, we currently have a Sony DAV-S880. The amplifier is a bit dodgy now though, I guess just from age, in that sometimes it must be left off for a few hours before it will turn back on. Is it possible to ditch the amplifier and plug the speakers straight into the HTPC? Or is it better to get a new amplifier and plug that into it instead? Just wondering as I have not seen a sound card with speaker jacks that match what are on the back of the amp. Can someone suggest a new amp for me if that is the case?
Not sure if it matters or not but I really would prefer to use WMC as the my technophobe family are comfortable using it already.
Thanks in advance for any help!