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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/andyman1970R on 2023-08-18 17:52:19+00:00.
Core gear is 30+ years old and needs a facelift.
Here's what's going out:
Sony GX700ES receiver - works with a dirty A/B switch, but doesn't have any contemporary jacks (no HDMI)
Sony 5CD Changer - CDP-CE245 - was a workhorse but carousel now bust beyond repair
Sony TC-W370 dual tape deck - heads have stopped turning; haven't had the chance to rip it open and clean it up
Here's what's staying:
Denon DP-25F Turntable - works great, just no USB option
Sony KDL-60R150A LED TV
Jensen speakers c.1990 - sound great and have ironclad transformers
Would love suggestions on the following:
New AV Receiver
Good multi-CD changer (I'm a purist)
Displacement for speakers - don't need surround, but center and subs considered
Family Room is 14 x 18 x 8
Budget for components: $3K
Budget for speakers: $2K
Total budget $5K ish
Willing to spend for quality as the last iteration lasted 30+ years