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Sony XA-5400es player...Giant Killer or just Ok?
And, with the wide range of comment on it here, on other forums and on other websites, the feelings of others are widely available. A handful of additional random opinions won't be definitive.You will not know if it is the "real deal" until you li... 
Best center speaker match for Spendor 1/2e
Another 1/2e. 
Does one NEED floor standing speakers for HT only?
The processor would send only the LFE (.1 channel) via the subwoofer output if you so wished. OTOH, I use 800Diamonds with a subwoofer and bass management to send all the sub-40Hz bass as well. One reason is that the sub can be placed for optimal ... 
Add Sub Woofer
Look at Vandersteen and REL. They are very friendly to analog stereo setups. 
Recomendations for pairing AVR with Amp
1. The AV 7005 is not an AVR but a processor.2. There are AVRs, in the same price range, with much more potent amps than you have now.3. I do not understand your last point. Anything you can connect to the Denon, you can connect to a processor.4. ... 
Processor DACs
Well, you could add Meridian to the list as they permit such low res digital output, as well. 
1 preamp out to a 2nd preamp in any harm?
(You can do it if you are careful with levels but.....)Why? 
Processor DACs
Dunno if any processor passes EQ-ed digital from its digital outputs. Never tried but, somehow, I doubt it. 
Parents need clear sounding 2 ch HT
Do they want/need HD and HDMI? If so, you need to buy them an AVR. I know of no 2 channel receivers that support HDMI. They can keep the same two speakers although adding a center channel might be of assistance in voice clarity.Kal 
Processor DACs
Right. Somehow, I never think in only 2 channels. ;-)Kal 
Processor DACs
Edorr is correct in suggesting this option but some people have a bias against incurring the additional A/D/A conversions, regardless of how well they are accomplished.Kal 
Processor DACs
In general, the improvements due to room correction are instantly apparent compared to the subtle differences among quality DACs. 
Connect eq to amp
Hard to be certain as there are, often, surprising variabilities among different equipment but, in general, yes.Kal 
Anthem vs Integra
Grandtech-First, the number of filters is important, of course, but since the public is not informed of those numbers, one cannot make a choice so simply.Second, the distribution of filters across the audio spectrum is important and, with XT32, Au... 
How do I feed Internet Radio to my rig?
1. The SBT has coax and optical outputs and can be adapted for USB output, as well. Up to 24/96 with the first two and up to 24/192 with USB.2. It operates via an ethernet or wifi connection to your router/computer.3. Because it is wireless, it ca...