Hello jokomo,
If you want to try 5.1 surround sound, you just would need 3 channels of amplification, one for the center channel and two for the pair of rear surround channels. I'd suggest using a 3 channel class D amp for simplicity, reasonable price and good performance. I'd recommend just googling "3 channel class D amp" or "3 channel class D amp reviews" to get an idea of what's available. I know that D-Sonic are high quality amps at reasonable prices.
I'm assuming your sub has its own built-in amp. You would just connect the outputs on the back of your 205 to the 3 ch amp using standard rca cables and the amp is connected to the speakers using regular speaker wire. To connect the sub to the 205, you'd just need a single standard rca cable.
You also have the option of using what's called a "phantom center channel". This uses your l+r main speakers to create the perception of a center channel without actually using a discrete center channel speaker. This may work well for your purposes. You can read about this, and how to configure it on your 205, in your Oppo 205 manual.
Best wishes,
Tim
If you want to try 5.1 surround sound, you just would need 3 channels of amplification, one for the center channel and two for the pair of rear surround channels. I'd suggest using a 3 channel class D amp for simplicity, reasonable price and good performance. I'd recommend just googling "3 channel class D amp" or "3 channel class D amp reviews" to get an idea of what's available. I know that D-Sonic are high quality amps at reasonable prices.
I'm assuming your sub has its own built-in amp. You would just connect the outputs on the back of your 205 to the 3 ch amp using standard rca cables and the amp is connected to the speakers using regular speaker wire. To connect the sub to the 205, you'd just need a single standard rca cable.
You also have the option of using what's called a "phantom center channel". This uses your l+r main speakers to create the perception of a center channel without actually using a discrete center channel speaker. This may work well for your purposes. You can read about this, and how to configure it on your 205, in your Oppo 205 manual.
Best wishes,
Tim