Which is better: separates or receiver?


My husband and I are considering integrating our stereo with our home theater. I am looking for any advice on which is better, running with a 5 channel amp and a preamp/processor, or using a big HT receiver. Any recommendations are appreciated. We are working with a budget not exceeding $3000.
emily

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I forgot to also ask if anyone has any imput on the Odyssey 5 channel amp. Is it worth the money?
The room treatment and the cables are all important I think we can all agree on this point. I'm just wondering what are the locations of room treatment products when you are considering five speakers and a sub? When people say room treatment are they only considering an improvement in two channel sound? Are the locations for room treatments the same for five channels and 2 two channel systems? I'm not sure but I think I'm getting confused.