A/V Receiver or Separates

you can use receiver for movies and separates for music with HT bypass.

Do you have a multi-channel amplifier? If so, then a processor would be the logical choice.

Having had both types of systems, I find that a receiver is perfect for my A/V needs. It's cheaper, consumes less space, has excellent video processing and sounds great, however I am not nearly as critical in my A/V listening as I am to 2-channel music.

If you use the system for 2-channel listening as well, then separates may be a better choice.

I tried using a single system for both audio and A/V needs and never found myself completely satisfied. I replaced it with a better 2-channel system and a cheaper receiver based system for A/V duties.

For me, this was the correct choice.

Only you know what you are looking for out of this system so only you can answer the question.

Thanks for the input. I do not have a multi channel amp...yet.
I also am looking for a good 2 channel listening experience. Would I gain anything by having separates that did both multi channel and 2 channel vs a receiver? or will I not be satisfied until I get the better 2 channel system?