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2-channel + 3-channel amps, versus 5-channel amp
IMHO go 5channel only if you believe in 7.1 ...that,s what I did 2years ago ...and i use 5.1 today... how many films do you know at 6.1? yes you can count the crapy ones too..if your setup is good ... room treatments,speaker placement etc.. good s... 
Audio magic Xstream interconnect?
not with Xstream inter...but Xstream power cord ,blows away stock power cords ..highly recommended,they came included with eclipse,so i tried first on their own. also have stealth,stealth matrix,matrix power cords and soon 7 new illusion 4d pc.. s... 
Which Solid-State Preamp under $7,000.00 New?
not familiar with us$ prices , my vote is yba 1 or if you can find used passion pre, even better..but from your list ayre or sim p5 ..drop pass labs have not heard the others.it, all depends on the rest of system,and room,room treatment etc...ulti... 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
I started 20 years ago with 686, now way passed 68600...it was simpler and fun back then ,now it`s a disease..do it again? YES 
Want to buy for a power conditioner?
audio magic...no doubt.