RCA/Phono jacks

The standard means of connecting up hi-fi and AV equipment for the last few decades, the long-standard RCA connector is now being superceded by digital connectors such as HDMI. But, if you are considering the purchase of a new receiver, be sure to check the back for those old RCA sockets, as future upgrades to newer digital sources generally will not require a new receiver if you can simply plug the faithful old analogue audio cables in.

For more information, return to the HDTV glossary introduction.