I agree with the above, to an extent.
Nonetheless, if music is your overwhelming priority, don't put a big box between your speakers. Have those GP's in a dedicated room, go front projector, or find a way to recess your TV.
At about any total price level, you may be better off with a relatively modest receiver, sending the main pre-outs to a 2-ch pre and 2-ch amp feeding your mains. Calibrate your HT sound to a known volume position on the pre, and always return it to that position for movie watching. The foregoing goes out the window if you are interested in exploring multi-ch music, or are on a very restricted budget.
Nonetheless, if music is your overwhelming priority, don't put a big box between your speakers. Have those GP's in a dedicated room, go front projector, or find a way to recess your TV.
At about any total price level, you may be better off with a relatively modest receiver, sending the main pre-outs to a 2-ch pre and 2-ch amp feeding your mains. Calibrate your HT sound to a known volume position on the pre, and always return it to that position for movie watching. The foregoing goes out the window if you are interested in exploring multi-ch music, or are on a very restricted budget.