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Sonus Farber Guarneri vs Merlin VSM
Thank you all for your time and advice. I will first try the Merlin VSM Millenium edition. I hope to home demo in the next few weeks but as we get closer to the holidays things have a way of changing. I hope Santa is listening and a pair of Merlin... 
Amp using a receiver as a pre or integrated?
Congradulations on the birth of your son. I am quite sure he will make you much happier than an amplifier. I would defer an major purchases or now and invest in a good camcorder and VCR. They grow up so fast you could miss it. Soon enough you will... 
What would you do??
I had the same problem. I had a great pair of full range floorstanders, very old JBL's . I liked them but so did the cat and dog and the kids. Eventually I replaced all the drivers and kid proofed them with metal covers over each driver. This work... 
Suggestions on replacement AV processor...
It is possible but it will cost much more thn 4000 dollars. Your equipment is not cheap, so even after you do choose a preamp/processor your just gettting started. By the way I chose the Theta Casa as well. Digital technology is changing at a rema...