Help me with a simple pre/pro challenge please?

Outlaw, Emotiva, anything used on Agon.

Russ,

Before I read your last paragraph (about buying an Oppo 105), I was thinking the same thing and was about to list its many benefits. But you seem to already recognize how well the 0ppo's features matches your needs, with the exception of no TT input.

There are several moderately priced solutions for the lack of a TT input on the Oppo 105.
I would be more concerned, however, with another drawback with your plan: using a tubed amplifier to power your l+r main speakers for both 2-ch music and ht duties.

I have little doubt that an Oppo 105, paired with your existing equipment, would sound great for both. But, if you plan on using surround sound while watching tv as well as for movies and music, tube replacement costs may prove to be unacceptably expensive.

I highly recommend the Oppo 105, having used one in my dual purpose ht/2-ch music system for the past 8 months, but my amplification is exclusively solid state. You may be better off using a dual system setup; tube amplifier for 2-ch music and solid state for ht and surround music. Since I have no experience running a dual amp system, I'll leave it to those with experience to chime in.

Good luck with your search,
Tim

My system is dual and I think the best way for me was to add a receiver with a 7.1 input that way you could use the Oppo processor if you wanted to I use my blu ray processor because it has the updated chips and my Marantz 8001 does not. I also use my main Vincent amp in the ht by using an ab switch. Fortunately my amp has dual rca inputs which makes it easier. I have dual outputs on the Vincent pre amp and run it to the subwoofer as well as the receiver. It all works great thanks to the ab switch.