I'm think about theater again. I have a bit of a dilemma because my
current setup is good enough presenting a stable centered soundstage
that I don't need a center channel speaker for movies, but I'm curious
about three-channel golden age recordings. To add to the complication,
my front speakers are active, so I need a receiver with pre-outs as well
as an analog multichannel input.

Can anyone recommend: a cheap ($800) receiver; or a similarly priced
center channel that stands a chance at matching Linn Kabers?

Thanks, all!

Stephen

PS I wonder how Howard's doing:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/desti...et-cinema_x.ht
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