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Help getting back to enjoying music and movies in one system

Hello, I have been off audio discussion forums for years but I'm in need of your help. 

Here is my very modest system that I've been enjoying but I'm ready to make some improvements.

I'd love more resolution when listening to music and especially better dialogue clarity in movies.

Kef LS50 Meta speakers

Pair of REL B3 powered subs

Yamaha RX-A3070 9.2 CH x 150 Watts A/V Receiver

I plan to keep the Kef LS50 Meta speakers and REL B3 subs for now. I'm considering swapping the LS50 Meta speakers for a pair of Harbeth P3ESR, C7ES3, or M30.2 in the future.

I use my system for two channel audio with subs for music and to watch movies and shows.

I use Tidal streaming for two channel music (Spotify sometimes). I have a vinyl and cd collection even though I haven't been enjoying them in several years.

I'm wondering if an integrated amplifier with home theater bypass is my next purchase.

I've also been reading a lot about the latest Denon HT receivers that many rave about online. 

I've had some very nice gear in the past so I have a taste for the finer things.

Right now I've got champagne tastes but I don't have the budget to go with it. Lolz.

I'm open minded regarding my options including non-traditional solutions.

What equipment do you think is a lot of fun to listen to and a great value?

I'm fine with used and older high quality gear. Also interested in Topping, Buckeye, Orchard Audio, etc.

I appreciate your help getting back into the hobby!

 

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If you want it to do both TV and music i would recommend to make sure it has HDMI Arc input. That will integrate a TV very easily. obviously, you'll need other digital/analog inputs for your other sources. 

Maybe out of your budget but all the new’er ( last few years) Mac integrated amps (or preamps) that have the Dac2 board installed have HDMI arc that works very well. That’s what I use with excellent results.

So any integrated with Arc input will integrate easily with your TV. TV being the more difficult to find inputs for strictly 2, 2.1 channel playback.

 

if you need HT pass though for a future HT system make sure thats avail as well. Most integrateds that have HDMI Acr probably have the HT pass through.

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