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A way to listen to a large collection
I started a simple  Excel spreadsheet years ago.  Title, Artist, genre etc. That I keep on a $99 pad near my collection. I also have my vinyl and CD's separated by genre.  So for instance if I want to listen to Jazz, I  can scroll down the list un... 
Would the wireless KEF LS-50's be good front Home Theater speakers?
Thanks for the reply sfseayI still haven't heard the LS-50's, or the wireless version yet.  I live more than 3 hours from a vendor who has them in a system.  I did buy a pair of Klispch SF3-ii.  They have good bass and sorta okay everything else. ... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
Listened to a Marantz SR8012 today. It was set up as 5.1, and it sounded pretty good. I think it or the SR 7012 will do everything I want. Another one to add to the list.JD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
david_ten,’’’For example, a WiFi adaptor may be unnecessary if you choose to use a Roku, Amazon, Google or Apple device with your TV."Not what I’m talking about. I have the tv. I’m wanting to stream my personal collection of music to another syste... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
loomisjohnson,Thanks for the tip. Never been to accessories 4 less. I'll definitely check them out. JD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
Hi pattemf132, I did look at the Anthem MRX  1120. And I  thought it was more than I needed. I also looked at the MRX  720, and it's still on my list. My thought was to start with the Yammy, if I didn't like it, I would return it and work my my wa... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
So I know they make adapters to make a receiver Bluetooth. Does anyone know if someone makes an adapter to make an older receiver wifi? ThanksJD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
Hi david_10,In answering your queston, it's my understanding that the soundtrack Netflix, Amazon and DVD's are CD quality at best and MP3 quality for most. ( If I'm wrong,  please educate me ) So as I said earlier,  this system is going to be most... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
audiotroy, What the heck pulled your chain?  Your original reply said" The Market can best be divided by the Japanese brands with every feature under the sun and having decent to good sound qualityvs.American and European brands, Arcam, Audiocontr... 
Like female vocals - Check out Cold Specks
jetson,Thanks for sharing.  I always Iike to hear new voices, and this one sounds like a keeper. JD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
So I talked with Buzz at Crutchfield.  He agreed that the Yamaha RX-A1070 would be a good choice for me,  then he mentioned that a model 1080 is coming out soon.  He said the only difference would be Amazon Alexa. He also hinted that I should wait... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
auxinput,So far the Yam RX -A1070 is number one on my list.  Gonna have another talk with Crutchfield sometime this week. Still have some wifi questions, but the spec's look great.JD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
You are VERY right. I just went to Crutchfield and they only had 5 units to choose from! Wow, I had no idea! JD 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
auxinput, Thanks for the answer.  In the old days leaving a channel with out a load was a bad thing. And as I just said, I thinking more and more about sticking with a 5.1 setup.Going to start over my search.  BTW, I agree about the different soun... 
So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system
phil9624 and audiotroy,There more I think about it, I'll probably never go past 5.1.  I'm going to start looking at just 5.1 receivers. I still want the wifi etc.  Does that put a wrench in things?  Almost everything seems to be 7.2 - 15.2. And I ...