Best 5.1 McIntosh separates


I'm considering building a 5.1 separates (Pre, amp, processor, etc. setup). Currently I've Nakamichi RX-505 Tape Deck, Tyler Acoustics Linbrook System II speakers, & Sony BX-57 (S570) BD player.

Apart from CDs & cassettes, I do not have any other type of music formats. I usually watch movie (65%) & listen to audios (35%).

I would love to build my system around Tube Amps (preferably McIntosh) but also like to support HDMI 1.4 (3D HDMI) & digital media server type of setup for audio/video streaming.

However, I'm not conversant with various McIntosh model numbers & their features. Can anyone suggest what would be
the best separate setup around $2000?

Thank you!
hitsofmisses
If you are not dead set on Mac, then there will be lots of options. I would suspect that the tube amp requirement is for better (as respects those qualities that tube fans like) 2 channel audio playback? In that case, consider a 2 chnnl tube amp for the mains and a cheap multi-chnl SS amp for the rest of the spkrs. For movies, there is no need or value to tube amps, IMHO. I don't know the sensitivity or impedance range of your spkrs, but that info would probably help determine good amp matches. While Mac is good at pre/pros, these are not tube designs (afaik), and I think there are far better and more cost effective pre/pro solutions than Mac. Many, many easily within your budget (especially used). Will post some actual equipment ideas later or tomorrow. Good luck.
Hitofmisses,

Another option is to look for a McIntosh MHT100 Surround Sound Receiver if you don't have the money for seperates. I picked one up and it is quite good. It does not do the current surround sound modes nor does it do hdmi.
@ Iformorris, Jeffkad: I like your suggestion. In fact I was toying with that idea even before I read your comments.

I'm thinking of using Oppo 93 Analog feed to existing Kenwood receiver (as a Pre/pro) & connect to
- Mc Tube Amp for Stereo (say MC240)
- Emotiva XP-3 for the remaining 3 channels

However, I'm not sure how will that work since MC240 is rated at 40W whereas Emotiva XP-3 is rated at 200W into 8 ohms. Will the surrounds & center overpower the fronts during movies?

Here's the speaker specifications:-
Tyler Acoustics - Linbrook System II (Front & Center)
Frequency Response: 32-25k
Sensitivity: 89db
Impedance: 8 ohm
Power: 30-250wpc

JBL - S312 (Surround)
Frequency Response: 35-20k
Sensitivity: 92db
Impedance: 8 ohm
Power: upto 250w
It will cost you $600+ just to retube a Mac amp. Maybe look at Proceed or Lexicon or Anthem or Rotel separates. You may be able to get a good 5.1/7.1 pre pro and a warm sounding 5 channel amp combo here on the Gon.
As far as Mac goes, I would forget it unless you increase your budget significantly. Newer gear from the above mentioned brands may sound better than the really old Mac gear that may fit into the $2000 budget. I am not trying to steer you away from Mac (I am a proud owner of tube pre and mono blocks), it's just that Mac ain't cheap, and their gear tends to hold their value fairly well over time--meaning that even the older gear is not inexpensive.