Let's face it, at this price level you're not looking at SOTA components and since you've already got your 2-channel taken care of sounds like this system will mainly be for pure fun and entertainment. Since the speakers (especially the center channel) will be critical I'd look at something like the Paradigm Series 7 Center 1 flanked by a couple of their Mini Monitors and rears handled by a couple Atoms. This would be about half your budget, and since you're keeping your sub for now you could get something like a used Anthem pre/pro and maybe an Emotiva multichannel amp if sound quality is paramount. If audio is a priority for this system I'd get a separate DAC at some point -- lots of good ones for <$1000. Otherwise I'd do something like an SVS SB12 sub and a Pioneer or Onkyo AVR with the lastest features and be done with it -- or maybe Marantz or NAD if you're looking for something a little warmer/laid-back sounding. Best of luck.
Need advice on building an A/V system
I am looking to build an A/V system to work with my Samsung UN55ES6150 TV set and DirecTV Genie box. I'm about to purchase an Oppo BLD-105, and am looking for exactly what else will be needed in addition to a good 5 or 7 channel power amp. I'll be using this system mainly for HDTV viewing, Blu-Rays, DVD's and the occasional CD or SACD - with an eye on digital and streaming music capability in the future when I get around to that. I will be keeping my music system separate and dedicated to music only. (ARC 100.2/Wadia 830/Maggie 3.6R's.)
Long story short: Will I need a DAC, a pre/pro, or both? Will a receiver suffice? Why or why not? I am looking to get the most bang for the buck while minimizing the duplication of features among components. My budget is going to be around $2000 to $3000, but value components that will do the job for less would always be welcome in my house. Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
Long story short: Will I need a DAC, a pre/pro, or both? Will a receiver suffice? Why or why not? I am looking to get the most bang for the buck while minimizing the duplication of features among components. My budget is going to be around $2000 to $3000, but value components that will do the job for less would always be welcome in my house. Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff