Bi-amp through receiver vs pre out to 2 channel for fronts

@craigert 

The Atoll IN100SE integrated amp does not have built-in DAC. It is an analog integrated. It does not have any digital inputs such as USB, spdif/coaxial, Toslink (optical digital). It has only analog linestage inputs as well as HT bypass.

Analog stereo integrated amps or analog stereo preamps are usually better than the ones with built-in DAC as there's no interference caused by and noise introduced by its digital circuitry. 
Digital-to-analog conversion process could potentially induce noise to the critical analog audio stages circuitry and thus will have negative impact on sound quality. But I've also heard integrateds or preamps with onboard DAC that sound incredible regardless when used as an analog preamp or when using its digital inputs thus using its onboard DAC assuming it is a good DAC implementation and configuration.

Craig, sorry, I came off way to strongly.  I"m sure you can understand why I posted what I did and again, sorry.  I just hate when anyone chases things, especially new folks. YES, you are overwhelmed.  That's the reason I said to go get any of the NAD BEE integrated amps. They are outstanding and much less than 1000 use.  They are always wanted on the used market. I've sold many as I've own many.  I have not dog in the fight, but felt that an inexpensive NAD would be your best place to start since you can upscale from there.  I'm sure your Atoll will be assume and it will be so much better than any of the AVR's. 

Ok everybody...update! Thank you all for helping me. So I’m just starting out and I’m sure I will grow, but I had to go for the best deals at this time. 

For my new man cave I just bought:

1. Marantz 7704 processor
2. Anthem PVA 7 Amplifier 

For my living room I currently have a pioneer elite receiver and plan to buy the following, and put my MA RXW-12 subwoofer between them to use for bass management on my Monitor Audio Gold 100s for listening to music:

1. Atoll Pre-amp (HT Bypass)
2. Atoll AV500 (5 channel) so I can Bi amp 

Thanks again for your help!

congrats.  What did you get to audition?  I bet you had a good time and probably realized how some gear just didn't do it for you, while these pieces did.  Always fun to hear stories from new folks and their surprise when they hear gear and don't just read about it.  :)

Enjoy your two systems! Please post your thoughts on how they sound to you.