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2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
Nevermind, the pm8003 has the bypass and I could use the extra money on a DAC.    
2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
A used Marantz PM8004 with HT bypass may be the best option. It's $600, but I would still need a DAC so I have to decide if it's a better option than the Cambridge Audio for me 
2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
I will likely merge the systems when I move.  I am unsure of the age of the pm8003, but the CA cxa60 is new. 
2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
Thanks Mesch for the  HRT Music Streamer II USB DAC info, I will look into that as a possibility.  if I sold my NAD pp-1, it would almost balance out the DAC price.  There is a CA AX60 for sale for $650 on ebay from an authorized dealer, but I ca... 
2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
This is all great info, I think I will be holding off on an AVR for now because we plan to move in a couple years and I would rather start fresh at that time with a new AV system based on the room I will have for it.  I do want to improve my music... 
2 channel amp sound VS. HT amp sound
There's a lot of great info here, thanks!  Going by weight the SR6200 is over 32 lbs.  I am leaning towards using my SR6200 for a pre-amp as is, and upgrading to a 2ch integrated for my phono, digital music files and cd player but there's a lot to...