Improving the Musicality of a Home Theather

@thespeakerdude 

spot on, blue ray is 11 years old and is 1080P, same as plasma. Will there be a noticeable difference going to a 4k source and say and OLED? Live in a smaller 1904 vintage home, and thinking about the video upgrade path when we move to a bigger home. Will the 4k blacks be as good or better than the elite plasma? Not sure about what cables the 4k require, assume hdmi are out? Is there a source publication where I can learn before thinking about spending the $?  Thanks

Even cheap HDMI cables can support 4K without too much issue. Maybe not some really old ones.

To justify 4K, you really need a big TV, 75"+.  At 65" maybe if you sit really close you will notice an improvement.

The new OLEDs have blacks every bit as good as your plasma, and much brighter, so better effective contrast in all lighting conditions. As you get older, a big TV can be nice on the eyes too.

Modern TVs have better processing chips so if you watch a lot of sports you may notice an improvement there. The newer TVs also support improved color depth on the HDMI, but not sure you will notice it.

Not sure the best resource. This is stuff I have picked up over the last couple years as I have bought stuff and just generally being into the tech.

https://www.rtings.com/tv

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-tvs,review-2224.html

the installer, Audio Breakthroughs in Manhassett, NY did a fancy ARC computer room correction

Great, then you know you are setup correctly.

As for sources it depends on the files you use. If you are using discs (CD,SACD, BRD,UHD, etc) I would recommend a Sony X-800M2. The Panasonic player is nice but lacks the SACD features of the Sony.

If you are using files that you have ripped and stored on a NAS I would recommend the Zidoo Z9X media player, fantastic device,

If you want to stream Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney Plus etc. if you are in the Apple ecosystem get the newer ATV 4K. The Firestick has poor SQ and is crammed with ads. Nvidia Shield is swamped with google ads. The X-Box Series S or X are superb for both streaming and gaming. If you get the Series X you also get a blueray player.

The Anthem piece is superb, you will really enjoy it. As for video I use an Epson PJ in the media room and a Sony 4K TV in the man cave.
After your system is well broken in and you have the sources you like the first upgrade I would do (even before adding two more height channels for atmos) is getting a second sub. It isn’t for the volume of bass, its for the smoothness.

PS- If you add 2 more speakers for overheads move the matching B&W’s from the rear to rear height channels and get matching Revels for the rear surrounds.

You made a very astute decision getting a matched Anthem system (processor and amps), nice job and it seems you got a great audio dealer too.

+1 @thespeakerdude Buy the best LG OLED TV you can afford and you’ll be thrilled.  It also does high dynamic range (HDR) and when it’s available in the program material the picture totally pops — assuming you have the picture settings set right.  Also, if 2-channel is important, upgrade your streamer to something like Innuos, Lumin, or the best you can afford.  The Node is ok, but streamers are critical and moving up to the next level will make a big difference in your stereo performance. No idea about video streaming devices, but glad you’re enjoying your great new system.