As of now, I am thinking getting Rotel 1075 or Parasound 2205 with Yamaha 663 (to enjoy the new audio codecs and easy on wallet). Another option (if SQ of the prevoius option is significantly lower) is to get Arcam/NAD prepro plus an amp or Arcam AVR350 and upgrade later for HD audio.
What do you guys suggest??
Congrats on the speakers. I myself really enjoy Dyns. Never owned them, perhaps never will. I think the 663 is a good option for now. Its not the end-all, but it can get you started off "right now", which will always afford you time to find out what you really want. It has some limitations that bother me a little bit, but that's also because I have a few different speaker models at the same time, in a 7.1 config, with only hi-def bitstreams being fed. I won't go into details. Also, if looking to add HTPC, I might also look elsewhere. Anyways, after confusing you, if you are 5.1, x-over for all speakers as 80hz, w/o HTPC, then the Yammy is a VERY affordable option for pre/pro duties.
Integras are said to get warmer as well, like their Onkyo cousins.
You can always add a 2 ch pre with HT pass later in the future. And that's only if you want something different to begin with.
Your list of brand names is formidable. I have a NAD amp that is a beast. Personally, I have more faith in their amps than their other electronics, but even then I think it depends on certain lines/models. My T-973 is almost 70lbs, stable to 2 ohms, and has been selling at about 1-1.2k. The Emotiva could very well be the better deal.
With all that talk of electronics, I say you spend more on the room and sub. If by saving on electronics, while still getting a healthy amp, allows you to do so, I say definitely. Treatments CAN be pricey, and so can subs.
FWIW, I auditioned JL subs with Dynaudio speakers, and those combos were some of the most impressive I have ever experienced. The upstream electronics were extraordinarily pricey, the rooms were large, and I assume setup was ideal. That being said, WOW.
