Agree with Rubeunt. You might want to consider a higher end 2 channel pre & amp with HT pass through and stick with your AV rcvr for now. IMO a great display and decent audio is more than acceptable for HT, where critical listening is usually not a factor. I get great satisfaction from my Fujitsu HD plasma with a Yammie AVR and NHT super zeros for HT, while my 2 channel rig is much more exotic. They are not integrated because I really cant get the video display in same room as the 2 channel due to room layout issues. But if I could, I would still go the same route, with the exception that the front speakers would do double duty.
I have HD & plasma - recommendations on AVR
I now have a plasma TV and HD, so it's time to upgrade the AVR.
I'm currently using a Denon AVR 3300 and it struggles to drive my Hales T-5's in stereo, so I need at least 150 Watts per channel. It will split time between Home Theatre applications and two channel audio listening. My budget is in the $3K range. I'd like to buy used, as I think it will increase my options. However, it must be the latest technology to be compatible with my TV.
I'm looking at Parasound, B&K, Bryston and Arcam.
BTW - The Hitachi 55" plasma rocks!
I'm currently using a Denon AVR 3300 and it struggles to drive my Hales T-5's in stereo, so I need at least 150 Watts per channel. It will split time between Home Theatre applications and two channel audio listening. My budget is in the $3K range. I'd like to buy used, as I think it will increase my options. However, it must be the latest technology to be compatible with my TV.
I'm looking at Parasound, B&K, Bryston and Arcam.
BTW - The Hitachi 55" plasma rocks!