Tenore Primo
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- Jun 7, 2009
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- Enoch
Earlier, I explained the problem with my 9 yr old Yamaha RX-V3000, and so I am thinking about replacing it in my new system. I mostly watch TV and Movies, but I also want good quality for audio CDs. My wife and I are over 60, with the usual loss of audio acuity, so we are satisfied with our current speakers. Here's what I have:
Toshiba Regza 55SV670U TV
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Disk Player
TiVo HD XL tuner/dvr
An old Sony VCR (would like to be able to show family VCRs on the new TV)
2 Boston Accustics VR-M60 for L&R
Boston Accoustics VR-MC for center
Boston Accoustics PV600 powered subwoofer
2 B&W LM1 for surround
I also have a Monster HTS5000 power center and a "Harmony" remote, which I am going to update.
I was trying to use the Yamaha for the amp by running analog 5/1 from the Oppo and an optical from the Tivo to the Yamaha, but I assume I will change this if I get a new Amp.
The old system (including the Yamaha) and a Panasonic Plasma monitor, was purchased and installed by an AV retailer, so I never have been comfortable with setting the Yamaha, and the power center is a mystery to me. I would like to simplify if possible so I can understand and install myself.
So, what are your recommendations? I have seen people recommend Tuners for $1,000 and more, and that is a little steep for my budget. I would like to stay in the $500-$600 range if I can.
Toshiba Regza 55SV670U TV
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Disk Player
TiVo HD XL tuner/dvr
An old Sony VCR (would like to be able to show family VCRs on the new TV)
2 Boston Accustics VR-M60 for L&R
Boston Accoustics VR-MC for center
Boston Accoustics PV600 powered subwoofer
2 B&W LM1 for surround
I also have a Monster HTS5000 power center and a "Harmony" remote, which I am going to update.
I was trying to use the Yamaha for the amp by running analog 5/1 from the Oppo and an optical from the Tivo to the Yamaha, but I assume I will change this if I get a new Amp.
The old system (including the Yamaha) and a Panasonic Plasma monitor, was purchased and installed by an AV retailer, so I never have been comfortable with setting the Yamaha, and the power center is a mystery to me. I would like to simplify if possible so I can understand and install myself.
So, what are your recommendations? I have seen people recommend Tuners for $1,000 and more, and that is a little steep for my budget. I would like to stay in the $500-$600 range if I can.