Preamp - Processor for 2 channel music


looking to downsize home theater to a 3.1 system, looking for a preamp/processor that excels in 2 channel music. Speakers are Aerial 7b, with Aerial CC3b center and Talon sub. Source Oppo 105. Current amp Rotel 1095 but will probably change. Thanks
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If priority is 2 channel, I'd invest in a good stereo pre and use a decent AVR to handle the multichannel duties.  And definitely upgrade the amp to a good stereo amp that compliments your stereo pre.  Your speakers are too good for mediocre upstream components.  Send the front L/R outputs from the AVR to extra inputs on the stereo pre, and yiu have the best of both worlds.  Best of luck.