Best Pre-Pro for Proceed AMP5 / Klipsch RF-7's

I need your recommendations on a pre-pro match for audio. I send cinema video signals directly to a Sony display monitor via HDMI and component. Some folks have upgraded from similiar reciever pre-pro set-up's to a separate pre-pro with unfortunately, MIXED results.

I am using a Yamaha RX-V2400 with ARC as a music/HT sound processor, OPPO 981/Tandberg 3001A tuner/Squeezebox Duet. The Klipsch's are supported with a SVS ULTRA 13 and pair of HSU MBM-12's. The OPPO is connected to the Yammi via multi-channel, TosLink and analog L/R's. The RF-7's have crossover mods that corrected lower high frequency harshness.

I don't mind sending cinema video signals directly to the display, although I'm open to video switching. With all the video signal upgrading today, I'm far more interested in superb sound reproduction.

I am considering a Proceed AVP2 +6, Meridian G61R (leaves option for DSP speakers open later), Cary, McIntosh, Linn, and others. I can only read about these but don't have the opportunity to evaluate in person. The high end market in JAX FL is in a hurt locker.

The answer may be a high end two-channel preamp, hopefully with 2.1 to include the SVS and MBM's, and leave HT sound processing to my Yamaha.

I really want a "keeper". Can you provide me ideas about a true "keeper" preamp or pre-pro in my system? The possibility exists to later go with DSP speakers or Revel Ultra's.

Apologize for a long post - I wanted to provide enough info to produce your best recommendations. I listen to many music genres from classical to Zepplin. Many thanks for the guidance posted in your forums.