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Home Theater / HiFi Stereo - 2 in 1

I'm looking to build a simple home theater setup, BUT with the ability to be a decent HiFi stereo as well. I want a surround receiver with HDMI, AND have the ability to put it into Direct Stereo and have good quality listen from time to time. I know some say that it's not practical, and that's true, especially on a budget.

If given the restricted choices below with a $2,500 budget, which would you choose??

I currently own a Marantz NR1504

Amp Choices:

1. Marantz NR1504 > Stereo Preout > Marantz MM7025
2. Marantz NR1504 > Stereo Preout > NAD C 356BEE
3. NAD T 748

Speaker Choices:

1. B&W 683
2. PSB Image T6
3. Monitor Audio Silver 6
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Thanks for the input everyone. I like the idea of the home theater bypass. I've never heard of that until today.

I appreciate the suggestions for amps, but they are both way over my budget. I actually went online and ordered a Marantz MM 7025 off of best buys site. I figure I have 15 days to try it out and see how I feel about it.

Also, marantz makes the PM8005 that has a home theater bypass that I'd consider trying. I wish the NAD 356 had a bypass as well...
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