How to use 2 channel setup with 5.1 setup


Currently have following 2 channel equipment
Gallo 3.1 (pair)
Musical Fidelity A5 player
Muscial Fidelity A5 amp
Belkin Pure/AV conditioner

Moving system from larger to smaller room (10 x 18). Would like guidance on creating a 5.1 system using the Gallo's as the front pair, and running them for both 2-channel and 5.1 without having to switch wiring. Ready to purchase 5.1 equipment. AM considering a pre/pro. Budget $3,000 or less. Thank your for any assiatance.
stan1ollie

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Kal, The MF does have a HT bypass (as correctly stated by Srwooten). SrWooten - I take that I will need to add additional amplificaiton for the center and rear channels? I expect I would then be able to switch off the HT amps and AVR and just listen to two channel, correct?

Also by matching, you suggest staying in the Gallo line with surrounds and rears?

Is there an opportunity to use the Gallo 3.1 subwoofers in HT mode lieu of a dedicated sub?

Thank you for the feedback, as I do not have any experience with the HT side.
SR Wooten - just read read your repsonse. Got it - that the AVR provides the additional amps for center and rears.
Srwooten - thanks for the feedback.

If anyone has experience with connecting Gallo 3.1 subwoofers in a 2 channel plus HT setup using MF A5 setup, thoughts are appreciated. What is best way to power subwoofers for HT? can they also be used for 2 channel? How will this impact what type of amplification to buy? Any other suggestions on equipment? The TV is a Pioneer 6010. Thanx.
Right now I'm considering getting the Gall A'Diva Ti's for the rears, with the same for the center. I was looking at a Gallo center but space is limited due to room size. I would drive the l and r from the A5 and the center and rears from an AVR or separate amp. Am still debating whether to go with the a pre/pro and amps or AVR. I was hoping to keep the Ht side under $3500 for the speakers, AVR or combo and a blu ray (considering OPPO 83). I may be moving into a larger space two to three years down the road with a dedicated HT space. The CJ sounds interesting. Does it handle the latest HT formats or will I need other equipment?