You know what I have done, and been very happy with, is integrated my 2 channel (Cary SLP98p F-1, Bel Canto Ref 1000, Maggie 3.6Rs, etc) into my 5.1 channel movie rig using a reciever (Denon 3808ci) to process, switch video, and power the rears and center channel (also power and distribute to a second zone). It's worked great. The Cary passes through HT and I feel like a have the best of all worlds.
So I say, keep your system as is, and add a nice reciever. If your Classe doesn't pass through home theater, call them and they can probably change that for you, or you can get one of the mod-shops to do it. Or if that doesn't work, trade/sell your very nice preamp for another one that does pass through HT.
Good luck.
So I say, keep your system as is, and add a nice reciever. If your Classe doesn't pass through home theater, call them and they can probably change that for you, or you can get one of the mod-shops to do it. Or if that doesn't work, trade/sell your very nice preamp for another one that does pass through HT.
Good luck.