You might look into the high end of the Onkyo/Integra line for a pre-pro. They include Audyssey DRC which will allow optimum integration of the sub and room correction. The Audyssey can be defeated with a "Pure/Direct" switch that bypasses all internal signal processing. As a straight pre-amp, I thought the Integra sounded very, very good in a reasonably extended 2 channel audition at a local dealer.
Speakers for near/on wall use are trickier. I use the Vienna Schoenberg on-wall in my HT room. They look great and sound very good, but they don't stack up to the best freestanding speakers at the same price point. If you sit in the near field, you could also try studio monitors like Lipinski. Another interesting choice to investigate would be the Maggie on-walls, though I can't recommend them as I haven't heard 'em.
Amp choice is dependent on speaker choice. In any event, your budget will allow 5 ice power monos from a numer of brands (total app $5K and up), several of which will be a good choice for the more power hungry options out there.
For a "nothing fancy" Blue Ray player,you might want to think about a Play Station. My neighbor runs the Blue Ray product for Sony and was able to offer me a pretty steep discount on any Sony Blue Ray player, except the Play Station which is subsidized by Sony. He believes that it's as good as anything they make and recommended it over any of the units he could get. I bought one and am happy with it. The only downside is that it takes a bit longer to boot up.
Good Luck
Marty
Speakers for near/on wall use are trickier. I use the Vienna Schoenberg on-wall in my HT room. They look great and sound very good, but they don't stack up to the best freestanding speakers at the same price point. If you sit in the near field, you could also try studio monitors like Lipinski. Another interesting choice to investigate would be the Maggie on-walls, though I can't recommend them as I haven't heard 'em.
Amp choice is dependent on speaker choice. In any event, your budget will allow 5 ice power monos from a numer of brands (total app $5K and up), several of which will be a good choice for the more power hungry options out there.
For a "nothing fancy" Blue Ray player,you might want to think about a Play Station. My neighbor runs the Blue Ray product for Sony and was able to offer me a pretty steep discount on any Sony Blue Ray player, except the Play Station which is subsidized by Sony. He believes that it's as good as anything they make and recommended it over any of the units he could get. I bought one and am happy with it. The only downside is that it takes a bit longer to boot up.
Good Luck
Marty