TIme to upgrade my aging Anthem AVM20 - HELP

[Sqzdachrmn]

So much has changed since I last upgraded my home theater. I am thoroughly confused. I use to be firmly in the separates camp, but I am warming to AVRs and have a nice performing Pioneer Elite in my living room. I also have an ATI 1505 that will still be power for this system.

So here is why I am upgrading. My Arcam has zero HDMI ins or outs. So I have been running directv directly to my Runco projector. We have added an Xbox one and the out of the Xbox One is problematic and I am forced to run directv through the XboxOne. Its time to add a blueray player to my Home Theater setup, I have blue ray through out the rest of the house. Yes I am late to the game for my HT room, but my Arcam DV88 is such a sweet player and life and kids happened.

So my dilemma. Do I just add an Oppo BDP 103 and have it switch the Xbox and Directv? The anthem sounds great, it has optical in. So I could add a BDP and just video switch. Or should I serious consider one of the following: Emotiva UMC-200, Outlaw 975, Marantz AV7701, 7005 or a Marantz SR7005. Im really open here on brands. I really want to stay away from 1500 plus pre/pro at this time.

Side note. I will be upgrading my projector most likely to an Epson 5030 or equivalent in the next month or so.

Current System: Anthem AVM20, Arcam DV88, ATI AT1505, Meadow Lark Audio fronts, Paradigm Reference CC, Paradigm Servo 15 sub, Def Tech Bipolar rears.

Your input and thoughts are much appreciated.

 

[rohit1712]

Hi sir,

I see you are using a Runco projector, so I assume that you are well aware of the picture and build quality of these projectors.

I have a 3chip dlp runco for sale(model: Ls-10i). I am offering it as its an overkill for my room size. But I suppose you can benefit from this deal. Let me know if you are interested. thanks

 

[Fantastic]

....I am offering it ....

Did you notice that Sqzdachrmn is probably from Kansas ( USA ) ?

 

[meiyoudaodie]

I am offering it as its an overkill for my room size. But I suppose you can benefit from this deal. Let me know if you are interested. thanks

 

[rbalagopalan]

So much has changed since I last upgraded my home theater.

So my dilemma. Do I just add an Oppo BDP 103 and have it switch the Xbox and Directv? The anthem sounds great, it has optical in. So I could add a BDP and just video switch. Or should I serious consider one of the following: Emotiva UMC-200, Outlaw 975, Marantz AV7701, 7005 or a Marantz SR7005. Im really open here on brands. I really want to stay away from 1500 plus pre/pro at this time.

Current System: Anthem AVM20, Arcam DV88, ATI AT1505, Meadow Lark Audio fronts, Paradigm Reference CC, Paradigm Servo 15 sub, Def Tech Bipolar rears.

Your input and thoughts are much appreciated.

Hi, Having used Anthem and known that it sounds great I am surprised that it is not there in your list. Just don't go away from Anthem, seriously consider MRX 510 and need be you can add your ATI 1505, I am sure this will give you a great setup. As far as the Blue Ray player, you can you can consider Panasonic BDT500 which is available only in US and Europe and I am sure you will never regret. I think both put together you can bring it in your budget.

I am suggesting Anthem after a long journey which you can know from the following threads.

http://www.hifivision.com/my-audio-video-setup/47854-my-home-theater-journey.html

http://www.hifivision.com/surround-amplifiers-receivers/47864-anthem-room-correction-av-setup.html


My two cents.

R. Balagopalan