- Aug 10, 2019
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I am a bit of a home cinema virgin but have read with interest the March edition of what hifi.
I recently invested in a 42" Pioneer PDP-4280XD plasma TV and have an old Sony DVP-NS400D DVD player, also linked to a Sky box receiving free chanels only. My hifi components (all quite old but good quality) consist KEF 103.2 SP1121 speakers (sited on the floor), Rotel RCD 9658X CD player, A60 A&R Cambridge amp and Dual 505 record deck (we have quite a lot of old vinyl). All are sited in my lounge which is 6.42x3.78M, but there is a large fireplace in the middle which means TV and hifi are located to one side.
Articles in your mag indicate that separate components should be relatively well matched to get the best results. However, I bought the plasma TV before I was aware of this. My purchasing decision was easy because of the superior picture quality of the Pioneer over other makes.
My questions are these;
1 Which receiver would be best suited to the Pioneer TV?
2 With only 4 DIN inputs and 2 speaker outlets is my current hifi amp useable; if not what should I upgrade to? I will still want to be able to listen to my records
3 My missus hates wires but will a 3.1 rather than a 5.1system cut the mustard
4 Can I retain the KEF speakers as part of a system and what should I supplement them with ie sub woofer as a minimum?
5 Can you recommend stylish rack for the tv/components
6 Have I forgotten anything?
I recently invested in a 42" Pioneer PDP-4280XD plasma TV and have an old Sony DVP-NS400D DVD player, also linked to a Sky box receiving free chanels only. My hifi components (all quite old but good quality) consist KEF 103.2 SP1121 speakers (sited on the floor), Rotel RCD 9658X CD player, A60 A&R Cambridge amp and Dual 505 record deck (we have quite a lot of old vinyl). All are sited in my lounge which is 6.42x3.78M, but there is a large fireplace in the middle which means TV and hifi are located to one side.
Articles in your mag indicate that separate components should be relatively well matched to get the best results. However, I bought the plasma TV before I was aware of this. My purchasing decision was easy because of the superior picture quality of the Pioneer over other makes.
My questions are these;
1 Which receiver would be best suited to the Pioneer TV?
2 With only 4 DIN inputs and 2 speaker outlets is my current hifi amp useable; if not what should I upgrade to? I will still want to be able to listen to my records
3 My missus hates wires but will a 3.1 rather than a 5.1system cut the mustard
4 Can I retain the KEF speakers as part of a system and what should I supplement them with ie sub woofer as a minimum?
5 Can you recommend stylish rack for the tv/components
6 Have I forgotten anything?