Receiver or pre/pro and amp?

[Lectoid]

I am currently working on building a B&W 60X S3 series based 5.1 system. At this time a 7.1 doesn't interest me. I have the 5, just need the .1 now.

I have:
* Samsung HL-T5087S LED DLP TV.
* Toshiba HD-A30 HD-DVD player - HDMI to TV
* Xbox 360 - component, L/R audio to TV
* Satellite receiver. - component, LR audio to TV
* Pioneer 5.1 receiver, unhooked for now.

All my stuff, as stated above, is just hooked to the TV, using the TV speakers for now. My receiver only has one optical in put, and no HDMI, so it really can't do much for me.

I wanted my TV to handle all the switching, and just pipe one audio output to my receiver, but my TV can't do all that.

Since I have what most would argue quality speakers, I want to do them justice by getting a quality component.

Finally, my point:
I want to replace the Receiver, I just don't know if I should get a "better" one or get a pre/pro and a nice seperate amp.

(note: I know this question has been answered I'm sure, but I had all this typed out before I realized that my TV couldn't do the audio switching. My original question was to have the TV switch everything, or the receiver)

[deke]

I've found that manufacturers charge a premium for standalone processors over essentially electronically equivalent receivers. Thus, if you still want separates, many folks will get a separate amp, but then run a receiver into it as a preamp.

[deke]

Also, with your B&W 6XX speakers, I'd recommend getting a used Rotel RMB-1075. An all around great and affordable amp that matches well with your speakers.

[Lectoid]

Yea, I have been eyeing that exact model. I just spent my last penny to get an LCR600 S3 sorrento and that Samsung TV. I wonder if/when manufacturers will stop putting composite video inputs on receivers, or even s-video.