Do I need to buy a new reciever

[timbobs]

I'm about to buy the new LG 4K OLED TV, I have everything connected to a Pioneer VSX LX55 Reciever, will I need to buy a new reciever as it's a 4K TV? Thanks

 

[simonlewis]

It's up to you ! i have the samsung 55HU8500 4K tv and i'm still useing my old onkyo 606, i'm thinking of up grading to the not allready released denon reciever which is due out in august at christmas time.

 

[fr0g]

The correct answer is, No. You don't need a new receiver.

Right now I'm not sure what advantage it would have anyway?

 

[timbobs]

Thanks guys but the reciever isn't 4K compatable so is it just a case of re-wiring it? I have SKY+ HD, Denon Blu-Ray player and Playstation connected to the reciever all by HDMI connections

 

[fr0g]

Thanks guys but the reciever isn't 4K compatable so is it just a case of re-wiring it? I have SKY+ HD, Denon Blu-Ray player and Playstation connected to the reciever all by HDMI connections

Assuming you haven't got a 4K source then why would you need a rewire? The TV will handle upscaling.

 

[bigboss]

At the moment, you don't need to upgrade your AV receiver. You can upgrade when you buy a 4K blu ray player (which is likely to be launched later this year or next year).

 

[TheOne]

Hi BB,

Ive posted a similar query on the av sub forum. Problem I'm having with the existing receiver is that optical out is only giving me 2.1 sound.

Without ARC or 4k passthrough how do I get around the pack of dd 5.1 issue?

 

[michael.seigal]

Is the app you are using set to 5.1? Netflix has a setting in the audio and subtitles menu.

Via optical there should be no difference for the 5.1 output from the new TV.