A big problem with connections is that newer have fewer, in an attempt to ...
save money?
My old VIZIO (2008) has 2 HDMI, 2 composite, 2 component. All but 1 composite are in use.
My new ROKU 3 ONLY has HDMI. Same with TiVo.
My old WDTV has both component and HDMI.
My old ROKU 1 has component, composite and HDMI.
My old WDTV has HDMI and component.
Many newer ‘smart’ TVs only have 1 component (or none), 1 composite (or none) and 2-5 HDMIs.
I do not understand why manufacturers do not put the several kinds of connections in their products. I have some older DVRs that are basically obsolute because they do not have HDMI.
Bingo.
Just got a butthurt deal on a 6 channel audio/video receiver/amp that the guy just couldnt use anymore because it doesnt have HDMI. 200 w/ch A + B. Yamaha sound thru my JBLs. Its not quite the M-70/C-70 sound of the 70s-80s era electronics, but until they get repaired I think the gap is filled nicely.
$450 2 year old stereo amp for 45 bucks.