You could go with an Outlaw RR2150 ($650 new) and go with a 2.1 set-up (front speakers and a sub-woofer). I have been doing this for 2 years in a bedroom system set-up. The associated equipment is a Cambridge Audio Azur 540 DVD player and Rega Ara speakers. The RR2150 has been a very reliable and well performing unit. Scott, who heads up Outlaw's Customer Service, is excellent to work with.
I don't know about CA's HT receivers, but they seem to be well reviewed. Without knowing your budget for a second HT receiver, Sensible Sound just reviewed the Onkyo SR 805 HT receiver ($700 new at J&R music). The Onkyo seems to have a very high spec level and is optimized for 2 channel playback.
Regards,
Rich
I don't know about CA's HT receivers, but they seem to be well reviewed. Without knowing your budget for a second HT receiver, Sensible Sound just reviewed the Onkyo SR 805 HT receiver ($700 new at J&R music). The Onkyo seems to have a very high spec level and is optimized for 2 channel playback.
Regards,
Rich