palmspringshifi

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I think you were on the right track with the meridian gear. DSP7000's are a great choice as are the DSP5200's for smaller spaces. Either the 800 series or the fantastic G98/G68 with the room eq feature and 1080P support would work great. The surro... 
HT Preamp-Processors w/ Balanced inputs & outputs
Arcam AVP700 comes to mind as does the Bryston SP2. The Arcam piece is a great bargain. I am a dealer for both if you are interested. Stay away from the Krell Showcase. 
Meridian DSP5200 + G91
Best combo for the $$. I use a G91 as my primary disk player and it's awsome for dvd and cd's. I've listed a silver G91DH demo unit for $3600us. I can sell you a new one for $5750 and the DSP5200's for $9250us a pr. 
Are Meridian Pre-Amps Awful or Something?
meridian does not make any awful products. They do have a unique synergy when together as a system, but all the products in the line stand on their own merit. I use a G91 as my primary disk player and as a pre-amp for my clear audio magnum turtabl...