Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro

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I need assistance with an upgrade to my system which currently includes the following:
Adcom GTP-600 surround sound tuner/preamp
Adcom GFA-555II power amp
Adcom GFA-2535/L power amp
Velodyne F1200 powered sub
Definitive Technology BP-10 (front)
Definitive Technology BP-1 (rear)
Definitive Technology C1 (center)
I have just ordered a Sony KD-34XBR 960 CRT HDTV and a Denon DVD-1910. I have learned that my Adcom GTP-600 is incompatible with digital video signals, and must be replaced.
When I was using the Adcom GTP-600, I would connect the subwoofer between the pre-amp and power amp. I used a pair of RCA cables to connect the Pre-amp output to the line-in of the sub and then another pair of RCA cables from the line-out of the sub to the input of the GFA-555II. Then I ran speaker wire from the GFA-555II to the front main speakers. I bridged the GFA-2535/L to power the center and rear surround speakers.
I am trying to decide between another pre/pro â€“vs- an integrated AV receiver. I want to keep the cost below $1200.00. I am currently looking seriously at a Denon AVR-3805.
My questions are:
1) If I go with the AVR-3805 to replace the Adcom GTP-600, does the configuration described seem reasonable?
2) Can anyone make a recommendation for a comparable integrated receiver to consider?
3) If a dedicated surround sound tuner/preamp is a better option considering my other components, please make specific make/model recommendations for me to research.
I really appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Thanks,
Paul

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Topic - Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - Paul Mercier 09:54:17 11/20/04 (12)

Re: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - duckman 20:32:02 11/25/04 (0)

Agree with others; run the DVD straight to the TV. NT - grantv 09:22:50 11/22/04 (0)

Re: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - jbmcb 06:38:23 11/22/04 (0)

I assume the Adcom is Pro-Logic only - johnvb 05:32:38 11/22/04 (0)

Re: don't change anything - alon5rev3 22:47:39 11/21/04 (0)

"must be replaced" - Ironwoods 06:24:28 11/21/04 (2)

Re: "must be replaced" - Paul Mercier 14:16:48 11/21/04 (1)

Run the DVI from the 1910 directly to the display. - Joe Murphy Jr 16:24:29 11/21/04 (0)

Re: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - Prisoners 15:51:16 11/20/04 (0)

Adcom/digital video signals - Joe Murphy Jr 14:54:52 11/20/04 (0)

Re: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - rico 12:52:37 11/20/04 (1)

Re: Integrated receiver -vs- pre/pro - Estes 04:13:31 11/21/04 (0)

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