Well OP the issue is 2 channel play back for most audiophilers. Most have one or the other. 2 channel playback can fill most of the HTs world with just very little effort. It's usually the type of subs used, and a center channel. Good stereo will have a wonderful phantom center.
A small adjustment on the subs and you're HT ready.
There is an option for playthrough too. It lets you use your AV or Stereo and "Play through" the same speakers. TWO separate preamps. One for HT one for stereo.
The third option is to get an older HT with a GOOD 2 channel playback.
Mcintosh, and Krell had a good hybrid. They are OLDER now..
4th Get the best HT you can, I can't recommend one, because I don't know anything about them.
As far as Marantz, I have some 60 year old preamps that still work fine...
I love the look. Thirty Three and the 3300..
Regards
A small adjustment on the subs and you're HT ready.
There is an option for playthrough too. It lets you use your AV or Stereo and "Play through" the same speakers. TWO separate preamps. One for HT one for stereo.
The third option is to get an older HT with a GOOD 2 channel playback.
Mcintosh, and Krell had a good hybrid. They are OLDER now..
4th Get the best HT you can, I can't recommend one, because I don't know anything about them.
As far as Marantz, I have some 60 year old preamps that still work fine...
I love the look. Thirty Three and the 3300..
Regards