From separates to reciever?

I also have gone from separates to an integrated amplifier. If this is a 2 channel audio system, I would strongly suggest an integrated amplifier. In my home theater system, I am using the Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier and not a receiver. If your single system is being used for 2 channel audio and home theater, I would still recommend an integrated amplifier. I suggest you listen to some units but I believe you will get better sound quality from the integrated amplifier.

6month -

stick w/ separates.

thanks all, the emotive umc-200 is the processor i'm getting. after all the research it's had to go backwards. the receivers with pre-outs all are priced around $800-$1000. the emotive is only $600.

Is there an integrated amplifier with HT connectivity and codecs?

Going to a receiver I'd be shopping for quality room correction and amplification.

You can get an Onkyo TX-NR717 on amazon for less than the UMC. It has 7.2 preouts and many features found on any midlevel AVR, but not the UMC.

The UMC is a bare bones unit with no video processing, no networking features, no legacy video input, no 3D and very simplistic room correction to name a few shortcomings owners have mentioned. That said, it apparently has pretty good audio performance, so it depends on ones priorities I guess.

Personally, I wouldn't buy an entry level processor of any brand. Too many deficiencies. If all you can afford is 600, I'd wait 6 months and save enough for a Denon AVR X4000. Absolutely loaded and owners rave about it.