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B&K 507 has died. Thinking of going 2 channel?
Another B&K 507 
Focal 1038be or Revel Ultima Salon 2?
What is your room dimension? 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
If some or All output transistor without good contact to their heat-sink, the output transistor will run very hot. (The amp dosen't feel hotCan it still be running hot?) 
dac with digital & analog out puts
Marantz NA7004 has digital and analog outputs. But I don't understand what you want to do with the digital output (I listen to music daily and have several blu ray disc I like. Is there a dac that I can use behind my cheap dvd player that has both... 
Thinking of moving from AVR to pre/pro and amp
Admranger,switch the internal x-over to direct on the back of your subs (You already set the crossover in your player & avr). 
B&K Ref. 30 Problem
Marco1, Have you set the Favorite Speakers to 4 (page 40 of the Owner’s Manual)? 
Center Channel for Thiel CS 3.5 Stereo System
Go for the best that Thiel offered, A used MCS1 should be around $1k. 
Help: right channel not working on Yamaha rx-v3000
Have you try unplug it from the AC outlet for a minute to reset the processor? 
Integrated Amp with HT by-pass
If you want to go used, Some newer Accuphase integrated have Ext PRE-IN, there is a E-450 @ $7k for sale. 
Should I upgrade home theatre to one with HDMI?
Plato,Another way to solve your minor issue is using a HDMI Splitter w/ 3D support. 
McIntosh MX120 vs a new Rotel with 3D
LeDell,If you want the McIntosh, and focused on two-channel sound this might be the piece that allows you entry into the McIntosh world. What you need to get is a blu-ray player with 7.1 channel analog output for those latest format. for 3D, you c... 
is an RCA "pre out" same as "audio line out"?
There are some Factory Refurbished receiver at accessories4less.com : Denon 3312, 4310(no 3d) and Marntz 6006 all within your price range. I suggest you download a owner manual like this one, and read how a modern receiver setup, page 21 is what y... 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
Gallo is good suggestion. personally I don't like in-wall, hard to re-locate. 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
Vicdamone,Please read my first post: smaller speakers will work better in your room ( OP's room 9'x12'x7'H )16'x16' vs 9'x12'Triangle Comets vs Duntech PCL400 Black Knights 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
your weakest link is your room, if you want a 7.1 setup, you need to move it to a much bigger room.