Preamp - Processor for 2 channel music


looking to downsize home theater to a 3.1 system, looking for a preamp/processor that excels in 2 channel music. Speakers are Aerial 7b, with Aerial CC3b center and Talon sub. Source Oppo 105. Current amp Rotel 1095 but will probably change. Thanks
jl35
Parasound P7 has built in bass management, even if you only use it for 2 channel music. 

Don't know your budget.  There are also some older HT processors that will be excellent and act as a multi-channel preamp.   Krell HTS 7.1, Bryston SP2 / SP3, Classe SSP-800, Krell S1200U.

The older ones like HTS 7.1 or Bryston SP2 may need to be re-capped.