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pro logic unit instead of 2 channel preamp?
Thanks for the suggestions - I'm not familiar with B&K, so this will give me a great jumping off point. The 2 zone idea is a great one too - I'd never considered the second zone being a purer 2 channel design. It seems that ebay has a constant... 
Comparison of B&W's 685s and CDM or 805 Nautilus?
Hi Guys,thanks for your response. the CDM1s for sale on ebay look beautiful and I'm quite interested in trying them out. Ebay also has some CM2s that look quite nice. Steve 
Old power amp with newer preamp?
Hi Folks,I thought I'd offer a quick update on my progress. I spent some time locally listening to new and used integrated and separates. In some ways I'm very encouraged and in other ways, I'm more confused. For used equipment, I liked the Rotel ... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Ennio Morricone's "The Mission" soundtrack. Yo Yo Ma also did a nice interpretation of the main track "Gabriel's Falls." 
Old power amp with newer preamp?
Hi Guys,thanks for your help and specific responses. I've decided to look at audiogon and other places for a used integrated amp, at least 75 watts per channel and preferably 10 years old or younger. I'm currently pretty sold on the B&W 686 sp... 
Old power amp with newer preamp?
Hi Mark,thanks for your response and I'll snoop around for an integrated amp aas a good alternative. Here's another quick question then, what about buying a pre digital surround receiver? My Denon right now is an old surround receiver and I found ...