Thanks all for your input.
Thanks billybob for the integrated amp recommendation, it’s within my budget and has built in DAC. Does it have a sub out?
willand, thanks for the recommendation to post here, and for your informative response.
I’ll admit, our friend in the other chat really got me convinced that I should avoid AVRs. But you’ve reopened the thought.
What does sound like a great option is the preamp processor and amp combo. Could you explain more about this please? I assume it’s not as good for sound quality as an integrated amp? But it will allow me to add a center speaker down the line? You would recommend this over an AVR?
One comment in the other chat put me off centers as it sounded like a waste of money, but the majority recommend it especially for improved dialogue in movies. So now I’m back on wanting to add one down the line. I think my room wouldn’t allow for rears but it’s nice to have the option if things change.
So an integrated amp is 2 channel? So I can only have my speakers, no sub, no Center?
Could you recommend a couple of models for the preamp pro + amp combo please? Preferably one with built in DAC? Or is this not needed?