review my list please

+ 1 for the Oppo 205.  ( Pjr )
Oppo was the Mac Daddy of Blu-ray and also has exceptional audio, you can play music by CD or DLNA. I have one and use it for movies as well as some audio.
You should be able to find one on Ebay, it will be used but well worth it.

Since you obviously know what you want which is 50/50 music and movies you are on the right path. As long as you understand that you will not get optimal audio with this configuration.

Only other thing I will add is take a look at the Marantz 8805, this is what I have. The 8805 has significant design changes from the previous model to improve all aspects including audio.
I watch movies in 7.2.4 Atmos, when I want to listen to music I switch to my music server and use Pure Direct. Or DLNA from Oppo.

In the future I plan on having a dedicated 2 channel, that way I can have the best of both worlds.

And as others have suggested listen to other speakers and components.

Will

Glupson, Strange... I have the 103 and 203 and have never had that issue, never had any issue.

Have you updated the firmware?

Ronboco - The bass is preference. I have B&W CDM7 SE front speakers and they provide all the bass I need or want for 2 channel music. I have 2 subs that only come into use during tv and movies.

Will

Ronboco

I sent you a message, I know a Marantz dealer that could give you info on the 8805 vs the McIntosh.

I have a couple of Emotiva amps with my 8805, not sure how the MC8207 would work. Someone else may know.

Will