Using Oppo 205 instead of per amp processor

The primary use of my entertainment system is 2 channel audio via a Sugden A21SE integrated amp. I’ve created a hybrid system (HT & 2 channel audio) by adding the Outlaw 2200 mono power amp to the center channel output of the Oppo 205 with positive results. The stereo output, for the front L&R channel, is powered by the Sugden. I utilize the 5.1 configuration in the Oppo menu and simply toggle off the surround speakers. I also toggle off the sub in the menu because my sub is connected to the Sugden amp via high level connection (REL sub connection option). This may not be an ideal use case for those seeking a dedicated HT solution. The Oppo 205 was mentioned earlier in the forum. I wanted to echo that the Oppo 205 model does allow users to exploit the center channel in this manner via a power amp feeding a center channel. I think it’s a viable option for those whose primary use of their entertainment system is 2 channel audio followed by HT. If a media player, has a center channel output, then it may be possible to get similar results that a dedicated AVR would supply. One other example of a media player, that can be configured in such a way that comes to mind, is the Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K.

I used a lower end Oppo with a Parasound P7 very successfully.  May have been the best HT sound I've ever had at the end of the day.

The P7 had 7.1 inputs and outputs, allowing you to use it as both a stereo preamp and HT control center.  Also, AFAIK it had the best analog section of any Parasound preamp below the JC line. 

The only negative is really the lack of DSP correction, especially for the subwoofer.  Something you can fix quite easily with a miniDSP.