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balanced power for surrounds
Thanks for this - all good information. 
balanced power for surrounds
you've lost me a bit there - I am looking to get an amp that has balanced inputs so that I can use balanced xlr cables from the balanced outputs of my surround processor.Looking for a 2-channel amp but may end up wanting more, but i don't mind the... 
Why receivers aren't worth the "competetive price"
"It's like Haggendas over store brand blue label ice cream, to me."Funny enough, they teach the Haagan-Daz story in markting classes in many University. It was regular old "milk sugar and water" and they weren't selling so well, so they made a fan... 
Separates for 2-channel & HT, or.....?
A preamp with bypass is your best bet. I am doing the same with a Rotel 1055 for HT and a Stello Dac/pre with active main speakers. I get the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned. 
Subwoofer connection
Thanks for these replies.The sub has only one pair of XLR inputs, no outputs and no RCAs.