Suggestions on replacement AV processor...


I am looking for suggestions on an AV processor. I have been looking at the Krell HTS, Krell AV Standard, Lexicon MC1, Proceed PAV/PDSD, CAL, B&K, Meridian... Just too many.

I really want great 2 channel for music, and great surround sound. Is this possible? Should I separate the 2 channel from the surround system?

My current setup is Cary 300SE Amp, Cary 303 CD player, JM Labs Utopia speakers, Transparent Audio super cables. Yes, no preamp, it blew up! Thats why I am in the market for another.

I have a budget of aprox. $4000.
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Since you seem to be a Cary kind of guy, how about the new
P-7 Surround Sound Processor/Preamplifier 7.1 Specifications
The P-7 design is a fully 24 bit/96 kHz circuit with the Motorola 5636 DSP chip. It uses discrete analog to digital and digital to analog converters (ADC/DAC).
Decoding ability:
Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS
Inputs:
8 for audio or video/assignable
Surround Sound Modes:
7.1, 6.1, 5.1 for Dolby Digital/DTS (if applicable)
Outputs for speakers:
3F, 2S, 2R, SW
Mono/Stereo switching, multiple music modes for stereo surround simulation.
RS-232 port on back panel for future upgrades.
Balanced Outputs for main stereo speakers.
Bass and Treble controls, with bass management circuit.
Video Signal Resolution:
540 TV Lines
Signal Format System:
PAL (625/50, 525/60)/
NTSC (525/60, 625/50)
S-Video Output:
Luminance Signal: 1Vp-p (75 ohm load)
Color Signal: 0286Vp-p (75 ohm load)
Component Video Output:
Y Output Level: 1V p-p (75 ohm load)
Cb Output Level: 0.7V p-p (75 ohm load)
Cr Output Level: 0.7V p-p (75 ohm load)
Frequency Range: 2 Hz - 44 kHz
Amplitude Linearity: +/- 0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Phase Linearity: 3 degrees (20Hz - 20 kHz)
Dynamic Range: 110dB (1 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB (1 kHz)
Channel Separation: >100 (1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0008% (1 kHz)
Audio Output Level: 1.0 Vrms
Power Input: 120/240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 25 Watts
Retail Price: $3,500
Balanced analog audio outputs: $500