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Help selecting used 7.1 Pre/Pro
My posts are not being approved any longer? What happened? I don't understand? 
Anthem vs Integra
You may be correct for the integra upgrade. I forgot about the license. 
Anthem vs Integra
Note that with the Integra you do not get a calibrated microphone for room correction. You only get a cheap plastic mic. The better mic for the plus the license for the better version of Audyssey costs an additional $500. You do get a calibrated p... 
Help selecting used 7.1 Pre/Pro
You can get an Anthem AVM20 even cheaper and the difference between that and the avm30 is an additional component out and on the AVM20 on screen menu for setup is via s-video. I've had the AVM20 for years and cannot say enough good things about it... 
Marantz AVR7005 vs Marantz AVR 606
Who not go with a dedicated Pre-pro? Why a receiver? 
Anthem vs Integra
Can't say enough good things about the Anthem products. Unless you are looking at some specific feature in the 80.3 (I assume 70.3 is a typo) then I would look at the Anthem 50v. It is not as feature-rich as the Integra, but boy is it really spect... 
best used Pre/Pro for $1000
Kal is correct. The integra is the best bet, used, in your price range. Don't think twice, go for it. 
Small Room On/In-Wall/Ceiling Recommendation
I have Revel in-ceiling speakers to match my revel c32 and m22s and. They are timbre matched wonderfully. If you like the Revel free standing then you will like the in walls too. IW90s--I wouldn't think twice. I have the Performa ic15 for sides an... 
Anthem AVM/20 upgrade to Integra or Marantz??
I decided to go with another Anthem. The 50v to be precise. It was a great, great choice and would recommend it without issue to anyone. I'm very, very, very, very happy with the setup. Solved all my HDMI switching needs. It integrated wonderfully... 
2/3 of the way there. HT crash course help wanted
If you are looking for additional brands for receivers--especially room correction--then you should seriously consider Integra and Anthem. Anthem comes with the best room correction because you get both a professionally calibrated microphone and t... 
Onkyo Pr-Sc886 or Anthem AVM-50
Strong suggestion for the Anthem AVM-50 especially on the audio. I do not feel that Onkyo to Anthem is a lateral move at all. I personally feel that the entire build of the product end to end is better with the Anthem and ultimately yields a super... 
In-wall speakers and sub
At about $100/speaker my suggestion to you is to try and get a closeout of a premium brand. For example, Revel just discontinued their older in-ceiling speakers several months ago and some dealers had some models for $100/each that listed for over... 
2/3 of the way there. HT crash course help wanted
I've owned several NAD pieces over the years and they have been great products. I still have a 40wpc NAD receiver from the late 80s. Still does the job well. As you know with NAD there is plenty of headroom in the amp section and they underrate th... 
INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor
The difference between the 80.2 and 80.3 is the video scaling chip. The 80.3 has a chip that will upscale 1080p to 4k. But unless you have a 4k tv or setup that's future proofing. Otherwise the units are identical. 
which subwofer is better?
All fine subs. REL units in general are excellent and many dealers will say particularly good for music. I don't think you have any downsides with any of these options you mentioned. Just have fun with the process :-)