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Back in the states, time to rebuild - need advice

Hey guys long time lurker here, I recently returned from working over seas for 3 years and I'm about to settle into a new place hopefully before Xmas.

Before i left i sold everything except my front speakers and my Rotel 5 channel Amp. I figured when i returned i would rebuild my HT/Stereo system, well I'm back and would like to ask for some advice on getting my system up and running again.

A little about what i do have,

Paradigm 100 v2 fronts,
HSU STF-3 12" Sub
infinity Rears (quads)
Rotel 200Wx5 Amp
NO home yet, lol

I'm not sure if i want to go separates or not. I was hoping to get some advice from all of you or at least your opinions...

I know i will be using my setup for HT/Music, I will be purchasing a 42-50" LCD or something similar. I will want enough inputs on the system to be able to plug in a Media PC, Game console(s) (HD) Sat/Tivo (HD) DVD(HD?) and others. I'm not sure if i want to run the video through the system then to the TV, not sure of the quality loss, I realize some of the video options will be dependent on the TV that i settle on (still researching). I have settled on a new center Paradigm Studio CC-570, thats about all i have settled on..

Right now Iam looking to just drive the speakers, and need advice on something to get me started so at the very least i can enjoy my music and maybe basic HT. My Budget for this part is $1200, leaning toward Rotel. like i said i want something that i can expand, hence maybe separates for now is the way to go?

Thanks in advance guys!

Chris
landshark99

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landshark99 OP
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Thanks Guys appreciate the feedback, i have been leaning toward the rotel solution and i think i will go ahead and continue to lean that way and go with separates. I might as Ellery mentioned and tie myself over with a cheaper DVD/CD solution until I can sink some more into my system as iam looking at TV's right now as well. sigh

Thanks for the recommendations.
landshark99 OP
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So another update cause i know you are all on the edge of your seats about what I decided on... lol

Anyway.. i found a Rotel RSX-1057 for $1100 from a local shop and went ahead and purchased it, and will be picking up the OPPO DV-981HD in a week or so, still trying to decided on a Tv, i believe iam going to go with a LCD.. but we will see. anyway thanks again and if you have any more advice let me know! Thanks
landshark99 OP
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yet another update... just because, so i purchased a television... my older one just wouldn't turn on, no idea why.. its in the shop but hey i have gotten almost 10 years out of it and if it can be repaired cheaply then i have a tv for my bedroom... if not.. adios...

I walked into CC on the 23rd here in Denver and after much debate i settled on a 50" Samsung DLP 1080p set (HL-S5087W) In the end it was between the Samsung 1080p 46" LCD and a DLP set, i went with the DLp for a number of reasons most of all the price $1100 + tax out the door... not bad. i heard allot of good things about this set if you can live with the few bad things if they show their ugly head (rainbow, color wheel etc. etc...) but hey i know this isn't the video forum so i will leave it at that.. so far iam happy and my system and it's shaping up nicely... as far as a DVD player, i just ordered the Oppo dv981hd, and will be picking up a new mac mini with a 750 drive to top it out for now. Still looking for Paradigms rears and i need to replace my center with a Paradigm as well.

Thats all for now thanks!
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