Ian Dudley
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For the last 8 years I've had a Denon 1912 receiver sitting in front of a Samsung PS59D6900 plasma TV, with my inputs (Apple TV, BD Deck and Virgin Tivo) going in to the Denon and just a single connection to the TV. (Speakers are 5x Kef T101s with a Rel Q200e sub). So I'm switching audio and video on the Denon, and use the (now very worn) Denon remote as a single remote commander for everything.
This has worked great, but sadly my Samsung TV has died and I'm likely to replacing it with a Panasonic OLED.
But, am I correct in thinking that my 1912 won't be able to pass through the 4k signal, so if I continue with my current setup I'll peg everything to HD, which seems a bit pointless?
That seems to leave me a couple of choices.
1. I connect the Apple Tv and Tivo direct to the TV, then use ARC to send audio to the Amp, accepting that I might not get all the flashiest audio modes, but the Denon is eight years old anyway so probably can't decode them anyway. The BD deck can carry on going via the Denon as it's HD only and I doubt I'll bother getting a 4K BD deck now.
Pros, I don't have to spend any money
Cons, more cables through the trunking to the back of the TV, more complex remote control management, limited audio formats via ARC
2. I buy a new receiver that is 4K compatible.
Pros, works just like the current solution, I get newer sound formats, hopefully get a new remote commander that isn't worn out.
Cons, selling my wife on a few hundred quid of new amp on top of the money we're already dropping on a TV.
Any thoughts on the above? How complex would the remote and audio management be do you think and are there any other pros and cons I'm not seeing here?
Also, if if I avoid divorce and go with option 2, what would be a good modern equivalent to the 1912?
The DenonAVRX2600 AVRX550BT has caught my eye as being a good unit for a decent price (based on Denon always being good). Doesn't have Atmos, but as I only have a fairly modest 5.1 setup I'm not sure I'd be able to tell the difference anyway?
Any other brands or models I should be considering? My last two receivers have been Denon, a 1907 before the 1912, but prior to that I had the excellent Sony DB925, so I'm open to other brands if they give more bang for my buck.
Any advice or info appreciated.
This has worked great, but sadly my Samsung TV has died and I'm likely to replacing it with a Panasonic OLED.
But, am I correct in thinking that my 1912 won't be able to pass through the 4k signal, so if I continue with my current setup I'll peg everything to HD, which seems a bit pointless?
That seems to leave me a couple of choices.
1. I connect the Apple Tv and Tivo direct to the TV, then use ARC to send audio to the Amp, accepting that I might not get all the flashiest audio modes, but the Denon is eight years old anyway so probably can't decode them anyway. The BD deck can carry on going via the Denon as it's HD only and I doubt I'll bother getting a 4K BD deck now.
Pros, I don't have to spend any money
Cons, more cables through the trunking to the back of the TV, more complex remote control management, limited audio formats via ARC
2. I buy a new receiver that is 4K compatible.
Pros, works just like the current solution, I get newer sound formats, hopefully get a new remote commander that isn't worn out.
Cons, selling my wife on a few hundred quid of new amp on top of the money we're already dropping on a TV.
Any thoughts on the above? How complex would the remote and audio management be do you think and are there any other pros and cons I'm not seeing here?
Also, if if I avoid divorce and go with option 2, what would be a good modern equivalent to the 1912?
The Denon
Any other brands or models I should be considering? My last two receivers have been Denon, a 1907 before the 1912, but prior to that I had the excellent Sony DB925, so I'm open to other brands if they give more bang for my buck.
Any advice or info appreciated.
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