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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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mceljo
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It looks like your current Marantz has 2.1 channel preouts so I would suggest going with a stereo integrated with a home theater bypass. This would allow you to connect your audiophile approved source directly to the integrated and bypass the home theater gear all together. The integrated would then function as a power amp for home theater.

I really like the Krell S-300i but it would take your entire budget. I have been out of the market for a while so don't have a specific product to recommend.
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