2 channel vs 5.1


Hello all, I'm new here - enjoy home audio/video but I'm not a serious hobbyist or good at at connecting gear. My current setup is Rotel: 1098 pro/1075amp and 970 phono preamp. It is joined with a Dish Network HD dvr, Oppo BDP83 and a Rega P3 turntable. Speakers are B&W 803 mains/B&W center and Energy surrounds/Energy sub. The Oppo Blu-Ray is connected via multi channel analog cables to the Rotel 1098. I wanted to have a better two channel rig, and I got a Luxman L-505u yesterday. What are your ideas on how to keep 5.1 and add the two channel setup i.e., connections/operation? Is there a way to connect/use the Oppo as either 5.1 or two channel easily? Thanks much, the Brisket_eater.
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Hey Theo, As far as processor pass thru on the Luxman...the Luxman manual mentions it being able to drive the front left & right speakers and still be able to listen to CDs & LPs through the Luxman. This can be done by connecting Rotel outputs to MAIN IN of the Luxman. The Luxman has a Separate switch which disengages its preamp. Is this a sort of "pass thru"? As for the Oppo, it does have a stereo analog audio connection. If I understand correctly, this connection isn't affected by other settings in the audio processing set up menu of the Oppo. I'm unsure if I'f I can use the Oppo as 5.1, and stereo when desired. To answer your last question, I hope to use the Luxman to drive the front 803s for HT & 2 channel. Thank you.