simple question

[Andrew Pratt]

Ok guys assume you just won a contest where the prize is you get to replace one item in your HT (within reason) ....what would you replace?

For me I'd have to say my amp. I'd pick up a nice 2 or 5 channel beast as a foundation for future processor upgrades.

[John Kotches]

I'd have to say my main speakers, they're 12+ years old, and next on my upgrade list...

Either that or the processor.... Ah decisions, decisions.

Maybe I should get a better amp....

Dang, why does it have to be just one item?



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[John Holmes]

Speakers for me. But what is the boundry of reason? I can reason pretty high!:B




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[P-Dub]

First thing that came to mind was my TV. 27" just does not cut it anymore. A nice 50" set that can do the squeeze trick would be nice. That's within reason. Hmm, how much reason are we talking about? Might go for one of them 65" 16:9 sets. Oh wait, how about one of those Runco DLP projector thingies.




Paul

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[Bob Santos]

Just one item?
At this time I would have to say my power amp.
I'm using a HK PA5800 now.
After the new pre/pro gets into my rack and I get used to it I will begin to demo amps.

If I was allowed two items
I would replace my 60" 4:3 RPTV with a 65" 16:9
HD rptv.

After that there are only 9 more items I would replace

[John Holmes]

You know after further thought, I would do my TV instead of the speakers. Now that I have a new sub, the mains sound alot better to me. So a new TV please!




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[Kevin P]

Hmmm.. hard to say what I'd upgrade, maybe adding an outboard amp. Or an IScan Pro.

As for what I *hope* to be upgrading next, I think I'll be putting some SilverCat interconnects in between my Sony 9000ES and my receiver for SACD bliss. After I get a paycheck of course.

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[Lexman]

I would have to say, I like Kevin's upgrade plans best so far. :W hehe. Way to go Kev!

Me? Upgrade? Will I ever recover from past upgrades? Hmmm, I dunno, doesn't look to good right now, lol. Alas, my business ventures last year soaked me very much so, lol.

But, if I could pick, I will take an Elite HDTV, and progressive scan DVD player. Hey, that's not that bad, especially if the members established an upgrade fund for me, haha.

Lex

[Wireless]

Front projection for me! Maybe a Sony G90 CRT or a calibrated JVC G15 with a ISCO II anamorphic lense! We are talking free aren't we?




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[Andrew Pratt]

good answers guys...within reason is what ever is reasonable for you...the point of the question was just to make you think about what you feel is the week link in your gear.

[JonMarsh]

No holds barred? The Sony 3 chip 1280X720 DLP projector, it's about $100K.

Within reason? A Sony G90 CRT projector- uncalibrated is fine, I'll take care of that! Just have to get a proper home for it....

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[Markj]

Well it would be a front projection TV. I am thinking the Seleco or Dwin. So were is this contest because my wallet says upgrade nothing!

[Ken McDaniel]

I'm all about the video upgrade. A switch from the 32" Pro Scan to a nice HD capable DLP would do me just fine.




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[SiliGoose]

I'd upgrade the house I store my HT in

An indoor pool and a few more rooms are always nice.




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[MRWILLL]

All 10 of my spks are piano blk. The Pioneer Elite 610 would complete the hat trick.




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[KennyG]

Have to replace my rear speakers, everything else is fairly highend, they are little 10 yr old bookshelf speakers...maybe next year.

[SMiLEY]

I would definitely replace the aging TV. I've got an old Pioneer 45" RPTV. The screen is slightly scratched and it drives me nuts all the time. If I could get a decent LCD or DLP projector I would be exceedingly happy!

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[GregoriusM]

Sad to say, there was no decision making required in my case. I have the rest of the HT stuff, but am still watching on a (I'm embarassed to say it) 20" TV!!!

Alright! Alright! You can stop the laughing now.

Change it to a HDTV ready RPTV!!!! Around the 60 to 70" size. MMMMM MMMMMM GOOD!!!

[George Bellefontaine]

I'd probably replace my Sony VPL400 with the 10HT lcd projector, then I can enjoy progressive scan.




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[Trevor Schell]

I would have to upgrade my 61" 4:3 RPTV to a 16:9 RPTV or FPTV.




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[Robbie]

I'd go with the TV first. That 25" is driving me crazy. Hopefully by the end of the year whether I win one or not

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[Greg Stone]

I would add new mains right now.

Once we get a bigger house, or I build a HT dedicated room, then it would be a 16X9 HDTV, but no room for it with my big entertainment center now.

[JohanK]

My first hunch was a new processor (Ref30 or TAG) or maybe a new amp for the front mains (Bryston 4B-ST) or maybe some new speakers (?) but the weakest link in my HT is, IMO, the TV. I think an Elite 710 would improve movie enjoyment more than the audio upgrades.