So it is an AVR, a very old one with a composite input and output, the only reason I'm using it is because MartinLogan claims compatibility with 8 and 6 ohm amps with the 35XTis, and I owned it already, I picked it up a bit ago for $25 or so, and for that it was worth it, but it's still cheap.
So my budget is well, low as possible, but $500-$1000. I just got the MartinLogans, I like the AMT tweeters in them.
I'll look into some Rotel or NAD or Krell stuff, I can't afford the Parasound even on the used market. The other thing I was thinking of was a Scott 299.
The only way I would go with something more expensive is something like a NAD C700 since it has a digital streaming section and all that which is convenient as I don't need another box for it.
I appreciate all of your guy's time.