System dead :( Recommendations appreciated :)
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30-09-2021 2:20am
Hi RS,
I was wondering if you could provide some advice?
Back around 2009 I got a Yamaha 3900 Receiver and a KEF 3005 5.1 speaker package (black eggs, I think they’re 100w per channel) from you in CastleCourt.
This evening the HDMI light on the receiver’s front panel started flashing and I couldn’t get a picture from any of my devices through the receiver. Through connecting and disconnecting each device, I’ve confirmed that they’re all working and the problem is with the receiver. In addition, the receiver was connected to the HDMI 1 port on my TV (12 year old 50” Panasonic Plasma) and now nothing is working through that port. I’ve now got everything connected through a HDMI switcher box into HDMI port 2 on the TV but I miss my proper sound :(
1. Can you recommend a good receiver to replace the 3900? I’d like to hang onto the speakers and I'm fond of Yamaha as the last one served me well for ages. Ideally I’d like to be able to connect the following devices through the receiver: PS4 Pro, XBox One X, Nintendo Switch, Blu Ray Player, Nvidia SHIELD, FreeSat & Saorview boxes, so that’s 7 devices in total. If the amount of devices is an issue, maybe the two TV boxes could be plugged into a receiver via optical and I can send picture via HDMI direct to the TV.
I’d also like the new receiver to be compatible with the Playstation 5, which I’d hope to get in the next few years when they announce a slim model or when prices eventually go down.
2. Since the first HDMI port is now dead on the TV, is that be a sign that the TV could be on its way out and would you recommend new one or do you think I can get along for a while until I get the PS5 as mentioned above? I’ve measured the space and I can get a 55” in there. I understand that the LG C1 is the best TV on the market at the moment, so would you recommend that or any others in particular?
3. I’m kinda limited for space, but might be able to work something out. If I was to go the whole hog, what would you recommend as an overall upgrade in speakers from the KEF (preferably not floor standers* due to the space as shown in the pics) along with a new receiver and TV? Or alternatively, is there a really brilliant sound bar option that you’d recommend? I've attached pictures to give you an idea of the size I'm working with and the layout.
* If you did recommend a really good option with floor standers for the fronts then I could possibly fit them in at the sides.
My main use would be watching TV / Netflix, movies, YouTube and about 6 hours of gaming at the weekend to relax.
4. Given the size of the TV and receiver, when delivering new ones do you take the old ones away for recycling? If not, do you have any idea where I could bring them to?
Thanks for your help, it's really appreciated. I know there's a lot in this message.
Ken
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Hi Rael.
Many thanks for the post.
For replacing you amp I would look at the Denon AVCX3700 which now have been upgraded to run with the new generation consoles to full 4K at 120Hz.
Priced up at 1349 Euro.
Or even the Denon AVRX2700 coming in at 789 Euro. (Some of these still need the Denon Adaptor (Claimed free from Denon) to operate the full 4K @ 120Hz.
Some of these are coming through with the update pre installed but in very small numbers and I'm not 100% sure when more of the pre upgraded once will land with us).
if you wanted to upgrade you 5.1 speaker setup also the centre speaker might be an issue due to its positioning. Anything too large will cover the bottom of your TV.
We have a nice little package deal on the Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 pack at 729 Euro but with this the centre may be too large.
You can also get this pack with floorstanders priced at 1049 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-14338-q-acoustics-3050i-5-1-package-black-5-1-av-speaker-package.aspxThere are also some packages with the 2700 and the 3010i 5.1 pack at 1299 Euro
Another popular package is the Denon 2700 paired with the Wharfedale DX2 5.1 priced at 1099 Euro
Moving onto the TV. The LG 55C1 is a fantastic TV and really is the one to go for.
Currently priced at 1449 Euro
The Sony OLED are also excellent. There are still some of the 2020 versions left priced at 1479 Euro
Or for the NEW 2021 versions there is the 55A80J coming in at 1899 Euro
Have a check over the options above and let me know your thoughts.
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Hi Kenny, thanks for the recommendations. I’ll do some reading over the weekend and come back to you. Out of interest, I see Yamaha have some new receivers coming out A2/4/6a, what’re your thoughts on those?
Also, if I was to go with a short term solution (leaning towards the 2700 atm) and then do a big upgrade of everything in a few years when I get the PS5, what’re your thoughts on the Yamaha RXV6A since it’ll be 1080p and 5.1.
Ken
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Thanks for getting back to us Rael,
The RXA Aventage series of amps are brilliant. They have upgraded components and a better chassis design so it reduces resonance and distortion. The RXA6A is a beast of an amp and would give a fantastic sound!
The RXV6A is still a great amp though and is on par with the Denon, the only thing it lacks in comparison is a second HDMI output. The Yamaha is also future proofed via a software upgrade rather than the Denons current hardware upgrade.
Let me know what you think.
Kind regards
David
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