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Need to upgrade but what to get need advice

I currently use a Yamaha RX-V2400 With a B&K Components Reference ST 125.2 Series 2 Power A Amplifier.I have Nht 2.5 speakers for l,r,(powered by the b&kamp)and audio center one center and 1.5 for my rears.the center and rears are powered with the Yamaha.I use a SA3 amp that powers my sub.i want to upgrade to either a pre /amp combo or just buy a av receiver.my budget is around 1500-2000.ive looked at new marantz,nad,and rotel stuff.Any advice or suggestions on brands?
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thirsty93 OP
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I want to upgrade to a pre/amp combo my system I use it prob 80% music 20 % movies.i would like to find the best bang for the buck.ive been looking at the arcam stuff.but am I better off to find a 3 ch amp and a good pre amp or good with a av unit?what about XOR balanced capability.
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thirsty93 OP
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I like the first option .i really like the b&k with the nht's.The only thing is the highs are a little bright sometimes.like I said if I go with a pre amp then I have to buy a amp to run my rears and center but if I go with a av receiver then I can run the rears and the centers off of that but would the av sound better so confusing ,I what to stick with nad,arcam,rotel or marantz.i have 2,000 to spend.....what would you do?
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thirsty93 OP
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I understand what your saying thought about doing a tube set up but first things first any suggestions on a good pre used pre amp .i have about 800 to spend
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thirsty93 OP
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Thanks guys for your help.i always wanted to go tubes but don't understand the power ratings on these things.ive always heard good things about jolida and would entertain a pre amp and tube amp combo for a music only set up and use my avr for home theater.what would be a good pre amp amp combo new or used for 2000?
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What do you guys think of this combo with my 2.5..McCormack RDL-1 pre amp and DNA 0.5 amp.i can use this for music and us my avr for home theater.will this combo be a noticeable improvement over my current one.
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