Replacing surround with sound bar


The Bryston SP3 processor I use for surround doesn't take eARC so I need an eARC/HDMI converter.  It's messy.  For simplification I'm thinking of replacing the surround gear (SP3, 2 NAD stereo amps, 4 KEF LS50s, and a large center speaker) with a Sony HT A-700.  The audio of the new 85" Sony full array TV is quite good, so I don't bother with surround.  Any recommendations?

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ghdprentice, if the audio of the 85" Sony weren't so good I'd be more motivated to fire up the Ayre preamp and set it to by-pass, fire up the Bryston SB-3 and select TV input, but Sony really has done a job with the audio of that TV.  I think I miss more the 3 Velodyne HGS -15s.  Maybe I'll try surround again.  It's all set up and ready to go.

Get the Sony HT-A9...it is a big step up from goofyass soundbars without the complications of 5.2.4, 7.4.6 etc atmos setups.

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The Sony HT A9 was what got me to consider sound bars.  The need for AC outlets for each module seemed a turn-off,  but that's when I was thinking about replacing the LS50s with the modules.  If nstead I place the modules near AC outlets that might work.  In the meantime I'll retry my surround setup.

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what other CD/SACD players are in your collection? Feel free to PM me.

 

Happy Listening!