HT system with Best Possible Redbook perfornance


I am about start purchasing USED gear to assemble a
Home Theater System that also provides the best possible
2 channel audio playback. I play mainly classic rock and
80s music. I have come up with the following system that
I would like to build to accomplish this:

Onkyo SP1000 (DVD video and Redbook source)
B&K AVR-307 (Best 5ch A/V Receiver under $1000 used?)
B&W 802 Matrix S2 (Stereo Fronts)
B&W Center/Rear Speakers (Haven't picked out models)

Any comments? I have read that Denon has poor redbook
performance hence the Onkyo but I am willing to hear
suggestions of better choices...

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy

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D- Thanks for the input.. You have me re-thinking
speakers...

I've heard Arcam gear and I find the sound a little
too dry for me.. I prefer a warmer sound with maybe
even a rolled-off top end. This is why I like the
B&K. It uses mosfets and in my opinion, mosfets
sound more like tubes. Between B&K and Arcam, I'll
take the B&K. On Speakers I am very open to other brands.
If the Denon is harsh sounding Redbook-wise, I'll
gladly get the Onkyo; but I am still open to other DVD
players that do Redbook justice...
Getheleadout-

How would you describe the Sunfire sound to B&K's sound?
Sunfire has come to mind as a potential receiver. Does
the Sunfire use Mosfets? Is it warm sounding?

Klipsch... Now that's another interesting sugestion..
I was always lead to believe that they were very "loose"
sounding and lacking in refinement..???? Yes, No?

Has anyone heard ATC? I heard some ATC speakers 6 years
ago drivin by BAT Tube gear and was very impressed back
then... I see a pair of ATC SCM35 on Audiogon right now.
They look real nice... And I remember ATC's sound as
being very dynamic and great with Rock music...