Hello!

I'm an audio engineer (read: picky) new to the home theater game. I'm looking for either an integrated receiver or a separate power/pre setup to match my JBL S38II's (until I can get a nicer speaker set). Basically just stereo with a few inputs will do for CD's, Records and the like.
Sorry if this is too broad but I'm just trying to get a starting point for my search. Looking somewhere around $500-1000. Thanks for any input!

Here's a link to a book project I was involved with that meant soooo much to me:

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I run an Oppo DV-980H as my digital source, and like it quite a bit. If there's one gripe, though, I have to say that the thing is about as sturdy as a carnival ride. Shortly after setting it up, I sat the feet on poster putty, partly to fight vibration, but mostly so it wouldn't move when I pushed a button on the faceplate!

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=42332

I have been hoping for high resolution music downloads and it was gratifying to see the 2007 Editor's Choice go to Linn Records and Music Giants. See http://www.stereophile.com/features/1207poty/index7.html.

Non-audiophile seeking advice on what might be some good choices for onwall front and center channel speakers for a home theater system. Am trying to go with onwall speakers that are tall'ish and slender similar to many of the ones coming out now to complement flat-panel tvs. (I now have a 72" DLP Samsung HDTV, but will go flat screen at some future point.)

Prior to researching & auditioning preamps & amps to power either a pair of Paradigm Studio 100 or B&W 703 main speakers, I would really appreciate some specific recommendations on both preamps & amps. Also, should I consider an integrated preamp/amp? Thank you.

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