suggestion for a multi channel pre/amp please


I am looking for amp / preamp suggestions that can run multi-channels; I have existing 6 wall speakers that I need to run with my cd player. I am not too knowledgable with these things so I apologize for any silly questions. Do I need a multi channel amp and pre? do I need both, or which one can I purchase first? My budget is is the low-mid $2k range used or new. Thanks for your help.
mumum

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I am looking for a combined HT and music system. I am a avid music listener and sound is very important!! I would prefer higher quality sound even though the in wall units will limit their potential (I later plan to move it to the basement, when it is built, with proper/higher quality speakers). It will be used for music/HT 50% each. I am willing (actually being allowed by my wife!!) to spend up to $3k at most.

I am not concerned with the speakers at the moment as I will save for it later, once the basement is completed. Thanks.
Thanks for your feedbacks. Please keep them comming if possible ( the more ideas the better ).