When I was young... I had a basic Hi-Fi system. Back in the 70's. Last Fall the hi-fi went belly-up after 30+ years. So I'm shopping for a replacement. Then I decided to come into the HD TV age and purchased an HD TV. While shopping for the TV I realized there's a whole bunch of decisions for choosing A/V equipment.
I've searched in vain to find info on combination Hi-Fi and A/V systems. Could someone here please tell me if such a blend of electronics works? It occurs to me it would be possible to spend a ton of money on different type systems. I don't want to do that. Wouldn't the "best" system be an HD TV, with 7.1 sound, a Hi-Fi system which could produce a full range of frequencies for various music styles into high end speakers while retaining the ability to provide home theater sound through the same amp(s)?
Is it possible to connect a PC to the above for times you might want to game online?
I'm not looking for advice on equipment as much as I am a response stating the above is possible... and a explanation of what I would need to produce a good quality end result. I'm digitally ignorant and regret selling my LP's. (So DAC's, I-POD's, digital sources, etc., are foreign to me.)
Sorry to be so long winded... but I'm "salesman-ed out", and looking for unbiased opinions.
When I was young... I had a basic Hi-Fi system. Back in the 70's. Last Fall the hi-fi went belly-up after 30+ years. So I'm shopping for a replacement. Then I decided to come into the HD TV age and purchased an HD TV. While shopping for the TV I realized there's a whole bunch of decisions for choosing A/V equipment.
I've searched in vain to find info on combination Hi-Fi and A/V systems. Could someone here please tell me if such a blend of electronics works? It occurs to me it would be possible to spend a ton of money on different type systems. I don't want to do that. Wouldn't the "best" system be an HD TV, with 7.1 sound, a Hi-Fi system which could produce a full range of frequencies for various music styles into high end speakers while retaining the ability to provide home theater sound through the same amp(s)?
Is it possible to connect a PC to the above for times you might want to game online?
I'm not looking for advice on equipment as much as I am a response stating the above is possible... and a explanation of what I would need to produce a good quality end result. I'm digitally ignorant and regret selling my LP's. (So DAC's, I-POD's, digital sources, etc., are foreign to me.)
Sorry to be so long winded... but I'm "salesman-ed out", and looking for unbiased opinions.