Preamp recommendation


Are there any modern multichannel (5-7ch) preamps on the market currently? Something along the lines of parasound P7 and Mcintosh C45 (both discontinued)  Need this for home theater and 2 channel playback. Any recommendations? 


ei001h

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Bryston is around  4k used now. Anything under 1-2k used? Also need a 5 channel amp that would work with focal dome speakers without making them bright. Hoping to get both for around 2k total, used is ok.

Would a Parasound 5 channel amp sound good with focals?  
Aux :

There is a Parasound P7 on eBay for around 1k. Possibly B stock, but says it's under warranty. I'm thinking about getting that and maybe another Krell KAV-500 which I currently own for my other setup. Price for both around 2k. Would that be better than outlaw and monolith? 

on a completely separate note:  Is there a way to connect an OPPO 205 main HDMI out to two different TV's at the same time without sacrificing quality? 
I have an OPPO 205 analog out going to preamp. I don't need anything with a DAC. Just simple analog pre and an amp. 
Thanks everyone for your input. 

Looking at Parasound A51 and A52+
I am correct to assume these would sound similar ? 
What are pros and cons of each? Is the price difference justified?  
I find that budget always goes up no matter where you start, at least this is true for me. I think I'm leaning to Parasound P7 pre, and Krell KAV500 vs. A52+. 

Before making a final decision, I'm also looking at Anthem MRX520. Do you think the sound from Parasound/Krell would be better than Anthem via Focal dome speakers? Anthem reportedly has good room correction (ARC). Not sure how much of an effect that will have on sound. 

BY THE WAY: My older Krell KAV500 failed on me a year after I got it, needed to be recapped and again, one year later making strange popping noise through speakers while its on. I love the sound of Krell via Vienna acoustics speakers. 
Found a classe ca-5100 amplifier, brand new, NOS. for $2.5k. 
Anyone know this amp? Would it be a good match with Parasound P7 and focal speakers ?