Re-thinking strategies
I've given some thought to the system and had a couple of ideas.
One of the problems I face is : what to do with the turntable's phono outputs.
The AV receiver was designed for Surround 5.1, 7.1 and not audiophile listening.
I still have the Alesis two channel 30+ band equalizer.
Turntable output needs equalization following RIAA standards.
I may be able to do this with the Alesis.
Problem number two:
If I want to omit the SX255R and use the AV (VSX42), I can route the horns through the 5.1 Surround-Back speakers and the woofers through the Surround 5.1 front speakers.
The unit has an on-screen(TV) setup program run using the remote controller.
The speaker distance can be entered as well as one or two other variables. This may allow me to adjust the horn/woofer volume ratio. The major drawback is not having access to the Surround 5.1/7.1 capabilities.
I may just use the original plan and have separate AV Surround and audiophile systems.
I have three pairs of speakers. Two are audiophile grade.
I already have a subwoofer on order.
The subwoofer("thumper") is designed for visceral sound, sound you can feel such as rumbling and loud sharp noises, not usually found in music. The Altec Lansing Valencias already do some of that, so I won't miss much by not having one in my audio system.
The B&O turntable, Valencias, Sansui AU-505s, and perhaps the Sony tuner and Pioneer SX-255R, will make up my audio system.
The VSX-42 AV receiver, LG OLED TV, and Cerwin Vega HED speakers will make up my video system.
I have two speaker panels I can use as ceiling speakers or cheap rear speakers. I've been lucky finding speakers. Maybe I'll find some more.
I would have liked to combined my audio and video systems for a true AV system but I would need a phono preamp and those tend to be hard to find unless expensive. I may be able to achieve RIAA equalization with the Alesis. I need to get the RIAA details.
One of the problems I face is : what to do with the turntable's phono outputs.
The AV receiver was designed for Surround 5.1, 7.1 and not audiophile listening.
I still have the Alesis two channel 30+ band equalizer.
Turntable output needs equalization following RIAA standards.
I may be able to do this with the Alesis.
Problem number two:
If I want to omit the SX255R and use the AV (VSX42), I can route the horns through the 5.1 Surround-Back speakers and the woofers through the Surround 5.1 front speakers.
The unit has an on-screen(TV) setup program run using the remote controller.
The speaker distance can be entered as well as one or two other variables. This may allow me to adjust the horn/woofer volume ratio. The major drawback is not having access to the Surround 5.1/7.1 capabilities.
I may just use the original plan and have separate AV Surround and audiophile systems.
I have three pairs of speakers. Two are audiophile grade.
I already have a subwoofer on order.
The subwoofer("thumper") is designed for visceral sound, sound you can feel such as rumbling and loud sharp noises, not usually found in music. The Altec Lansing Valencias already do some of that, so I won't miss much by not having one in my audio system.
The B&O turntable, Valencias, Sansui AU-505s, and perhaps the Sony tuner and Pioneer SX-255R, will make up my audio system.
The VSX-42 AV receiver, LG OLED TV, and Cerwin Vega HED speakers will make up my video system.
I have two speaker panels I can use as ceiling speakers or cheap rear speakers. I've been lucky finding speakers. Maybe I'll find some more.
I would have liked to combined my audio and video systems for a true AV system but I would need a phono preamp and those tend to be hard to find unless expensive. I may be able to achieve RIAA equalization with the Alesis. I need to get the RIAA details.
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