Hi All - I am a long time Home Theater enthusiast and looking to move into Kaleidoscope System. I have been a long time admirer.
I have traditionally been a DIY guy and have a pretty extensive Control4 System that I have done mostly myself (with basic help from a dealer).
I'm looking for some suggestions on how best to get into the KScape game, especially given the recent new platform, hardware, licensing issues, etc.
I have about 250 DVD's (mostly NOT Blu Ray). I'm not typically on the latest and greatest technology - I tend to stay one step behind and pick up nice gear heavily discounted as new stuff comes out. My current system is running on Component Video all centralized utilizing a matrix switch and Audio Switch. I have 3 viewing areas in the home running 5.1 or 7.1 all from the equipment closet, plus 2 other primary viewing areas. A total of 11 TV's in the home.
I would like to get all of my existing DVD's onto into a KScape System, and I would like to expand my BluRay collection in the near future. I also would like access to as much of this as possible in 2 other "vacation" homes. I understand this can be done (for some movies) with KScape.
I am considering upgrading my entire system to HDMI but that would require a heavier investment including a new HDMI Matrix switch and new Theater projector (at a minimum). I would love to get to 4K eventually, but that's probably a couple years away for me as I have no 4K TV's currently.
So with that basic background, can you experts help me decide:
1. What would be the best setup for me considering what I have, and a desire to optimize my investment.
2. Should I consider new or used equipment? If used, is this forum the best place to look for that?
Thanks
Mike D.
I have traditionally been a DIY guy and have a pretty extensive Control4 System that I have done mostly myself (with basic help from a dealer).
I'm looking for some suggestions on how best to get into the KScape game, especially given the recent new platform, hardware, licensing issues, etc.
I have about 250 DVD's (mostly NOT Blu Ray). I'm not typically on the latest and greatest technology - I tend to stay one step behind and pick up nice gear heavily discounted as new stuff comes out. My current system is running on Component Video all centralized utilizing a matrix switch and Audio Switch. I have 3 viewing areas in the home running 5.1 or 7.1 all from the equipment closet, plus 2 other primary viewing areas. A total of 11 TV's in the home.
I would like to get all of my existing DVD's onto into a KScape System, and I would like to expand my BluRay collection in the near future. I also would like access to as much of this as possible in 2 other "vacation" homes. I understand this can be done (for some movies) with KScape.
I am considering upgrading my entire system to HDMI but that would require a heavier investment including a new HDMI Matrix switch and new Theater projector (at a minimum). I would love to get to 4K eventually, but that's probably a couple years away for me as I have no 4K TV's currently.
So with that basic background, can you experts help me decide:
1. What would be the best setup for me considering what I have, and a desire to optimize my investment.
2. Should I consider new or used equipment? If used, is this forum the best place to look for that?
Thanks
Mike D.