I wouldn't buy any pre / pro without HDMI switching and audio stripping / processing Randy. You may not think you need it, or even want it right now, but you will pretty soon. Multichannel HD PCM audio at 96 hz is quite a treat.

For an amp, if you're not in hurry, you may just want to wait for the Axiom line to hit the streets. Ian's got some real treats coming. The technology going into them is above anything else available right now.