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Help me set up my system

I just purchased Vandersteen 1c's, VCC5 center channel, and a v2w subwoofer. I would like to run 5.1 for home theatre, but would also like for stereo to sound good as well. I will be running a second zone for music. I am guessing that it will be used as follows:
tv: 50%
music 25%
stereo 25%

I am value-conscious and am not necessarily interested in the extra 10% of extra quality for twice the price. I am thinking about the following components:
(I own Vandersteen 1c's; vcc-5 and v2w)
Rotel RSP 1066 pre -pro
Sherbourn 5/1500 am
Sherbourn (2nd zone amp)
Proficient in wall speakers for rear channel and in-wall.
I need a dvd player (I was thinking Panasonic RP 91
I need a cd player (would prefer multi disc for general music listening)

What can I do to get the most for my money. I would like to spend around $5,000 for a receiver, or pre-pro with am, cd player and dvd player.

Please let me know if you have any sure thing ideas or recommendations.

Thanks in advance.
Chuck
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aball
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The Rotel is nice for the price, amps are hard to say - may want to look into Citation amps too. For the CD player, I would definately look into the Sony SCD-C555ES. It is multichannel SACD and a 5 disc carousel that sounds awesome for the price. There is not much point in skimping on the source and the price is fair at around $650 used. If that is too much, look into the C222ES which is similar but around $320 used. Good luck and enjoy - finding the stuff should be part of the fun.
Arthur
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