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Integrating video streaming into a dedicated audiophile system

I'd like to add HDTV to my audiophile system (Trinnov Amethyst, dcs Rossini, Roon nucleas plus, D'Agostino S250 biamp to refurbished Apogee Divas with Dax, 2 JL 13.5 inch subs, Walker Audio airbearing TT with Sumiko MM cartridge, Niagra power straps, ACS room treatments in a larger 21x27 feet room with a vaulted ceiling). There is at least 108 inches between speakers, and I do not want to mount on the wall or suspend the video screen from the ceiling. I seriously am  considering an AWOL retractable screen and short throw laser project.

 

Does anyone have experience integrating HDTV streaming into a dedicated audiophile system, so I could listen and watch streamed and blu-ray concerts, ballets, operas, movies, etc? Does anyone have an AWOL video system -what do you think? Any serious suggestions would be deeply appreciated!

classicalpiano
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soix
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I want to take my high end system to become a flexible HD AV system, but do not know how or what is needed to bring it together.

I do, but I’ll be damned if I share any of my knowledge with the likes of you.  Later dude. I’ll let someone else try to untangle your riddle. Good luck with that.

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fuzztone
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Trying?

I have the TV audio also go into my HiFi preamp through a stereo DAC but I don’t use it much because the stereo sound is good enough through the planars. Better to go 5.1 with 2 ESLs and 3 ribbons.

Much of the video I watch is 5.1+ which benefits from the latter.

I have seen NO advantages of what you are trying to do. Time to find millercarbon.

elliottbnewcombjr
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I think converting excellent Stereo to a limited video (without surround) is a viable choice. Especially if you already have a 5.1 elsewhere.

Very often I change to 2 channel, cut out my center and surrrounds, it sounds better.

This AVR has a full set of Pre-Outs, front, center, up to 4 subs

 

ou use it's pre-outs (AVR processses

elliottbnewcombjr
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IF you already have a 5.1 system, then using your 2.2 audio system for Video with no Surround is a viable alternative

2.2 video

A. a great sounding 2 channel stereo system

B1. An AVR with Preouts for Front and Preout for Subwoofers.

B2. AVR controls PROCESSING and VOLUME for all speakers for video only

B3. AVR powers NEW CENTER SPEAKER only. Subs are self-powered

C. Add a Preamp with a selectable input: which is Home Theater Pass Thru for Front Speakers. AVR volume controlled line level goes thru the Preamp/out to existing 2 channel Amp which continues to power front speakers for either video or 2 channel music Front Speakers.

Using the Subs for either Audio or Video is tricky, a switch may be needed, not sure.

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This Denon AVR has a full compliment of Pre-Outs and up to 4 sub-woofers.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1723526-REG/denon_avr_x4800h_9_channel_network_a_v.html/?ap=y&smpadsrd=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiXkSIkqkc7JM2zZNHn5MH9X01C-rtQ9iBCpDIx-kUt_zOwq95I63yxoCScMQAvD_BwE

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