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Have 6 channel amp what's next ?

I own a Cinepro 6Ch amp, but I don't know if I now need a HT Processor, Pre-Pro, Processor etc... I'm relatively new to all this HT stuff but the Cinepro runs pretty cool and my experience with Integrated Receivers is they run hot as hell and that won't work in my cabinetry. I'm setting up a family Entertainment Center, so I would like whatever i buy to be multi-zone capable. I will be hooking up DirecTv, Tivo, Blue Ray player, PS3, DVD, etc...to a new 65" Panasonic Plasma. I only need a 5:1 system as everything in the family room is in-wall/ceiling with the exception of the sub. I think i'll need a unit that has HDMI 1.3 for the best picture quality but i'm not sure. I will most likely buy used form Audiogon and my budget is $1K-2500+-

Thank's in advance for your advice.
jeraza

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elevick
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If you can bi-wire/bi-amp your center channel, that would be awesome. Otherwise, the 6th channel will not be used. Make sure that you don't have a signal into it if it's not hooked up to a speaker.
You will have to get a pre/pro with or without a tuner. If you are new at this, go with a more simple unit if possible. Get a remote that doesn't take a computer tech. I really like sunfire/sherbourne/anthem.
For zone 2: Most pre/pro's will run a second zone. However, using the same unit for this will make things more complicated. Plus, you will need remote IR emitters and such. If you are a novice, either use a completely separate second zone or pay a shop to set it up. I'd suggest selling your second amp and buying a multizone receiver like Denon 385.
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