What’s Up With My Retro Setup? + Cheap Audiophile Gaming

My zany idea to combine a plasma TV with a CRT into one gaming setup with shared speakers and the screens positioned parallel to each other is taking shape! I talk about this and some of the bargains out there in the world of used audio gear, which most gamers are overlooking. Additionally, I provide a peek at how well a 1080p plasma performs when paired with the RetroTINK-4K Pro for 480p games.

My newly acquired old gear:
Plasma TV shown is a Panasonic TC-P50ST50, and the soundbar is an Artison Studio 46.

Video Chapters
0:00 Today's Agenda
0:21 A Look At My Setup Building Process
0:56 Old AVRs are Cheap & Versatile
2:02 CRTs + Magnets Don't Mix!
2:59 What's Up With This Setup?
3:47 Amp Selector Switch (Homemade)
4:20 Goal of 18 Consoles Through ONE HDMI Cable
6:17 Old AVR for My Plasma TV
6:40 Cool DVD Players (Seriously…)
7:10 Passive Soundbar Bargain
9:17 Old Subwoofers Rock
9:56 Drawback & A Closer Look At The Plasma's Stand
11:08 Original Xbox Through RT4K on This Plasma
12:49 Conclusion and What's To Come
14:27 Thanks for Watching!


These products in my setups have worked very well for me:
➤ Leather lounge chair + ottoman: https://amzn.to/4ily4Tt
➤ Automatic 8-input 1080p HDMI Switch: https://amzn.to/3Ds2OlQ (No good for 4K sources but perfect for a plasma TV setup!)
➤ Easel-style stand for 49-70 inch TVs up to 88 lbs.: https://amzn.to/3PlDKQn (I had to and will have to modify it further to fit my 37" panel… do so at your own risk.)
➤ Rack/Stand for bulky AV equipment: https://amzn.to/43tgoQP
➤ 10-outlet switch boxes used throughout my setups: https://amzn.to/4g4LJwP

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