Any home theater fans here?

pparks1

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I have nothing elaborate, but do enjoy what I have at home.

Just pulled the trigger on a new Marantz receiver to replace my 6 year old Harman kardon and cannot wait for it to come in. Will be awesome to actually hear what my blu Ray movies are supposed to sound like.

So, anybody else have any interest in this stuff?
 

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Yes - tho I haven't changed mine in quite a while. It works fine as it is.

Perhaps I am not so interested as I was. Have had the Yamaha amp and a good set of speakers for quite a while. I don't sit and watch movies as much as before.
 

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I am upgrading because I need more hdmi inputs and my old receiver has none. Seems a shame to have advanced sound on my blu rays, but not be able to decode it.I went with a new Marantz model because I like the minimalistic look.
 

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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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I'm building now a new HTPC, that will be control by my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Phone , the MSi command center is amazing, l can even OC from my PC from my phone, but look it as a Media Center remote. My Galaxy is also equip with a Remote Desktop Program, so I can do everything for the phone

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Do you have an amp or other high end sound system to power it?
 

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    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
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    1920x1080
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    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
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    Corsair 620HX modular
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    Antec P182
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    ABS M1 Mechanical
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    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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    15/2 cable modem
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    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Do you have an amp or other high end sound system to power it?


Me. lol I'm a McIntosh guy, Made in Binghamton, NY USA :thumbsup: 1 MC275 tube amp pair with 2 x MC601 , is this enough high end for you ? Those are my Fat Boy HD , they get value with time.

When I start the Marantz was made in California

But this will not be connected on my PC, to much distortion. I use Cerwin Vega for the TV room.
 

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I am still using my old Phillips home theater system (about six years old), albeit after getting myself a Sharp 70" Aquos for Christmas I have been looking a new Sony home theater system. Just haven't had the heart to deep six the Phillips as of yet. . .:party:
 

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About 7 years ago I got my first flat screen TV ( Samsung 50" DLP) and also a Sony sound system. 5 speakers plus a Bass unit. Also a 5 disk DVD/CD player. Don't use it much as the wife doesn't like it load. But she is going out of town next week so I will crank it up. Has more options then I need but its nice to try the different settings and change the sound effects to match what I am playing.

Jim :cool:
 

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If we want to talk about old, I'm still using my hi-fi system from 1992!

Although I think it is time to upgrade soon, need some HDMI inputs/outputs to easily switch around, as well as surround sound speakers. Can't find any that can work with my old system. Also, it seems to be crapping out from time to time.... Sad day.
 

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If we want to talk about old, I'm still using my hi-fi system from 1992!

Although I think it is time to upgrade soon, need some HDMI inputs/outputs to easily switch around, as well as surround sound speakers. Can't find any that can work with my old system. Also, it seems to be crapping out from time to time.... Sad day.

Technology advances fast in these areas. I appreciate old 2 two channel audio, but for surround sound and home theater stuff, you gotta upgrade from time to time. I almost went with separates this time, but loved the look of the new Marantz and it saved me some money.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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