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Totem Speakers and Home Theater

I have 4 Totem Mite bookshelves speakers (FR, FL, SR, SL) and two Totem Mite-T center channels, one in the front and one in the back (TWSS). Here is my question... Do I get a pre-amp and an amp as individual pieces, or just a single integrated receiver? What are the pro's and cons. I certainly have the room, but I would rather channel my entire budget into one unit - it seems most practical, but I am very open to suggestions from pros! My max budget is $1000. Please help. Thx.
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oldmanshuckle
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Just a follow up. The RMB was 600 and in perfect shape and I recently pickeup a Denon AVR 4800 for around 300. While the Denon does not have HDMI switching you are able to use 8 RCAs and let the Blu ray decode. Within you budget and a nice setup.

When you get more funds just upgrade with a preamp.
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srwooten
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The Denon AVR 4800 is a great piece. Just know it only powers 5 channels, even though it is a 7.1 AVR, the first ever 7.1 AVR at that.
parasound63
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"Remember, Emotiva UMC-1 is only $699"

If it ever actually gets released...

:)
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