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Integrated amp plus receiver?

I hope this doesn't sound too confusing. I confuse myself just trying to figure out the proper way to ask this question. I would like a dedicated stereo rig plus home theater. The best of both worlds!

I'm looking for some recommendations for an integrated amp for auditioning. I just purchased a pair of Triangle Celius speakers and also have a Rotel RSX-1055 on order. I want to hook up the integrated to the Rotel's front L/R to use for home theater 7.1, converting the Rotel's front L/R to the rear surrounds. But I am also hoping to use the extra analog stereo outs from my DVD player to the integrated amp, in order to bypass the Rotel for two channel. My question is, are their any integrated amps that can be set up as an amp only so that it can be controlled by the Rotel's volume control, and then be easily switched back to the integrated amp for stereo? I know if I don't go with a Rotel amp the center channel won't mesh with the fronts as well but for home theater close is good enough. Just not too different.
Stereo is my top priority.

Thanks!
betelgeus

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myc49
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I think as long as your Rotel has pre-out for the L/R channels, you should be fine with any integtared amp. I have an Audiomat Arpege with following connections:
- DVD audio out-> Int. Amp input (1) for 2-chan muisc
- DVD digital out -> HK receiver digital IN
HK pre-out -> Int. Amp input (2) for movies
You have to calibrate the VOL on your Int. Amp and after that the VOL can be controlled by the Receiver.

Good luck.
Mike
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