Help in decision

Hello im looking at a couple of options to drive my paradigm SA35v2fronts and surrounds, currently thinking on a used Arcam AVP plus a good amp, the other one being an anthem MDX700 for now and probably an external amp in the future, what would you recommend, i mostly listen to music and probably 30% to movies, the room is mid sized, and i currently don't know if i will be using the HDMI audio section that is not available on the Arcam pre

thanks!