Yup, exactly how it's set up at the moment -- and something I've considered as possibly an end-goal. Though, my present thinking is to eventually progress to a processor-only (HT preamp/processor, skip the onboard amp section) on the HT end, and it was with that eventual goal in mind that I've been gravitating to seperate amps. HDMI switching / connectivity would definitely be something else to motivate, but last I'd sought to survey state-of-the-art on that it seemed like more of a moving target than I necessarily wanted to commit to. And, for my current sources, just don't need it.
The relevant stereo bits are all Rowland (201 monoblocks and Concerto preamp), and the mains run from the Marantz into the bypass loop on the Rowland when the HT end is up and running.
The likely best (or most appropriate) options that I've identified for the amplification bits on the center/surrounds would be a trio of the Outlaw 2200 monoblocks or something like the Emotiva XPA-3 (or perhaps one of those older Classe CAV-150s if the price were right). Either would be right about in my sweet spot for what I'm looking for in terms of functionality, price, power and refinement. (i.e., 3 channels, ~200wpc, around $700 new, and above-decent quality). The Outlaw is class A/B/H and the Emotiva is A/B. I see, for example, 4,000 watt class D monoblocks for $100 for your car -- was just wondering whether there was perhaps something equivalent to the Outlaw / Emotiva option in the class D realm. Eventually, I'm sure there will be, but if it's on the market yet I haven't been able to find it. Question is, what am I missing? Thanks again.
The relevant stereo bits are all Rowland (201 monoblocks and Concerto preamp), and the mains run from the Marantz into the bypass loop on the Rowland when the HT end is up and running.
The likely best (or most appropriate) options that I've identified for the amplification bits on the center/surrounds would be a trio of the Outlaw 2200 monoblocks or something like the Emotiva XPA-3 (or perhaps one of those older Classe CAV-150s if the price were right). Either would be right about in my sweet spot for what I'm looking for in terms of functionality, price, power and refinement. (i.e., 3 channels, ~200wpc, around $700 new, and above-decent quality). The Outlaw is class A/B/H and the Emotiva is A/B. I see, for example, 4,000 watt class D monoblocks for $100 for your car -- was just wondering whether there was perhaps something equivalent to the Outlaw / Emotiva option in the class D realm. Eventually, I'm sure there will be, but if it's on the market yet I haven't been able to find it. Question is, what am I missing? Thanks again.