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what to do?

I can't figure out what direction to go. I am trying to upgrade a dual HT/music system. I want to get the best sound(music)I can without losing the 5.1 HT ability.

I have planned on getting a 2-channel tube pre (Rogue 99 w/ HT bypass or Marsh p2000t) with a 2-channel SS amp and 3-channel SS amp, and using my Yamaha RXV-995 AV receiver as the HT processor.

Now I'm wondering if I should:

1. Get a very good HT pre and use my receiver's amp.
2. Sell the receiver, get a good HT pre and a decent multi-channel amp, or a 2-channel amp and a 3-channel amp.
3. use the receiver as a pre/processor and get very good amps (tube or SS).

Total budget $2500-$3000 USED.

My source will most likely a good DVD/SACD player such as the Denon 2900, but that is not part of the above budget.

Speakers are all Soliloquy.
wahoo

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wahoo OP
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So as I understand this...

The receiver will process the 5.1 channel sound and drive all speakers when watching HT. The 2-channel pre-amp and amps will be bypassed at this time.

When listening to music, the 2-channel pre and amps will drive the 2 main speakers. What if I wanted to run a sub with the 2 main speakers?

I guess it comes down to the arguement of how much better is a 2-channel pre than a multi-channel pre.

I take it nobody is suggesting that I use the Yamaha as pre for music and add some really good tube monoblocks?
wahoo OP
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I had not considered it before, but If I use a 2-channel pre for music, multi-channel SACD would not be an option would it? I would have to run that straight from receiver, right?
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