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I'm not sure I ever saw the HT as much of a social thing. Yeah, I've had people over through the years, but I doubt it would take more than two hands to count the instances in nearly 30 years. Of course, and don't let me shock anyone, I'm not a big fan of people anyway. The HT is for me...

I realize now that I've gotten so careful not to push separates on anyone that I didn't delve into the benefits as much as I wish I had. I also wish I had touched on the main classes of amps, just to explain the fundamental differences in their design. It would have given the opportunity to...

Dave, it's not the same but for what it's worth, the two Marantz units I own with Audyssey allow you to save configurations to a flash drive and switch them at will. Yeah, not as easy as just selecting from a menu, but it's something. As we discussed in the podcast, I don't use automated room...

Now that it's far too late, I wonder if we should have also gone into types of amps as well in this podcast. That might be too much for one episode, since there can be plenty of discussion and argument regarding that one aspect of amps. We are in a time where amp technology is evolving more...

Seems like a valid point that multiple calibrations could be saved for different situations and audience sizes.

@Dave Upton I'm especially eager to learn more about the sub integration part.

It's compatible with later models, just not the 7702II?

It doesn't necessarily make a big difference, as long as the total gain in the system is in the workable realm for the sensitivity of the speakers. It's just something that is so widely misunderstood, and a misunderstanding that people tend to be so committed to that they refuse to learn about...

@John Dirk , I like that you talk about things being passions. That's a great way to look at it. I grew up in an environment of undeservedness, so that has been a steep hill for me to climb. I've gotten a lot of scowls and sharp comments from family members. It's a matter of choice. I'm...

You just don't seem to prioritize what separates and external amps are for. It might not be your best choice. Separates are almost always a step behind the up-to-the-second tech, especially regarding video.

So, chime in here. That's what this thread is for.

I have felt that way as well. I was skeptical of other new designs like Class H. Now that I've personally discovered what it can do, I have to include it in the "future for high end audio" as well. Theoretically, Class D has the potential for the highest performance, but it's more difficult...

Of course, if you want to go about it that way, the XPA-DR1 weighs 35.5 lbs, so for 7 channels that would be 248.5 lbs. :P I used to take a lot of pride in heavy amps. Now I just think they're a royal pain to move around.

Sam, the Marantz AV7706 might have what you need. It seems like it’s saying it has all you’re asking for. 4K 120Hz and VRR.

I try not to be pushy on the topic. No matter how all-in I am, it's not for everyone.

You might be disappointed. These are Class H amps, which are a modernized version of the traditional A/B. The main difference is they forego toroidal power supplies for a switching type. I've owned A/B amps as heavy as 80 lbs, and the last Reference amps from the same manufacturer that used...

What seems to be a simple reality of gaming. You must have cutting edge video capabilities if you want to run it through your audio system. Period. Whether or not you use a receiver, separates or a combination makes no difference. It's the gaming video requirements that drive your needs. If...

I promised to behave myself... twice.