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PrePro or Integrated Receiver 4 Family Ent Center

I currently own a Cinepro 6-Channel amp and I am considering selling it and buying a new integrated receiver for our home entertainment center. My question is, should I do this or should I look for a PrePro and keep the Cinepro amplifier? The Cinepro is a 6 channel 3000W amp that runs pretty cool compared to my old Pioneer Elite VSX-47TX which runs pretty darn hot. I am putting all the components into custom built cabinetry without a lot of headroom for air circulation, thus my concern for heat buildup. I guess I could install small fans somewhere inside but I am not crazy about that idea due to noise, hookup etc. This whole setup will be our primary entertainment system for the home so I want multi-room or zone control capability for the patio speakers, back yard etc...
Your experience and opinions are very much appreciated, Thank You in advance.
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elevick
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I just set up my brother's system. His wife didn't want to learn so I showed his 7 year old how to run it. Keep it simple with a little remote for the kids.

From experience, I'd run the whole house system completely independently. Buy a nice little multi-zone receiver from Denon with a solid external amp.

Too often someone has been button pressing in one room of the house and reset my theater settings-keep them separate.
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