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- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Sherborn PT-7030
- Main Amp
- Emotiva XPA2
- Additional Amp
- Emotiva XPA3
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Oppo 103D
- Front Speakers
- Ascend Acoustics Raal Sierra tower
- Center Channel Speaker
- Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon
With lumber prices insanely high, construction on the new theatre has been halted until prices come back from the stratosphere. I am taking this time to get all of my gear purchased and have been mulling over video display options.
At some point, I plan to get a projector for movies, Blu Ray live performances, series such as GOT and maybe some sports events but I will need a display for gaming, regular television content and You Tube etc. so a TV is a must. I currently sit 14ft from my 55" plasma and find it a bit small. I will be sitting roughly the same distance in the theatre room so I already know I need to go bigger, I'm thinking 70" minimum.
Current thoughts are the TV will be built into the wall so heat may be a concern. I'm looking for 4K with the highest refresh rate and best picture with deep blacks. As far as budget, I will spend what I need to get a great picture and dependability but it's not unlimited. 5k is where I would like to cap it if possible. I know how audiophiles love to spend other peoples money, I suspect the video side is no different.
Lastly, I don't need all of the extra features on todays smart TVs. I simply need a way to display video. Although, a fourth way to access You Tube, E-mail and surf the web might be nice.
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Is there a monitor available >70" that will serve my purpose better than a "smart" TV for about the same price?
What are everyone's thoughts or recommendations?
I'm leaning toward the Sony Bravia OLED line.
At some point, I plan to get a projector for movies, Blu Ray live performances, series such as GOT and maybe some sports events but I will need a display for gaming, regular television content and You Tube etc. so a TV is a must. I currently sit 14ft from my 55" plasma and find it a bit small. I will be sitting roughly the same distance in the theatre room so I already know I need to go bigger, I'm thinking 70" minimum.
Current thoughts are the TV will be built into the wall so heat may be a concern. I'm looking for 4K with the highest refresh rate and best picture with deep blacks. As far as budget, I will spend what I need to get a great picture and dependability but it's not unlimited. 5k is where I would like to cap it if possible. I know how audiophiles love to spend other peoples money, I suspect the video side is no different.
Lastly, I don't need all of the extra features on todays smart TVs. I simply need a way to display video. Although, a fourth way to access You Tube, E-mail and surf the web might be nice.

Is there a monitor available >70" that will serve my purpose better than a "smart" TV for about the same price?
What are everyone's thoughts or recommendations?
I'm leaning toward the Sony Bravia OLED line.
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