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Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
Kal...no problem.BTW...my grandmother used to say..." if you don't have anything nice to say about someone/ something....come sit by me"!!! 
5.1 small speaker recommendations
Zu Audio...they now have a matching 5 channel set up and some pretty snazzy wood stain offerings. They are very efficient and can play loud for theater. 
Best 5.1 McIntosh separates
Again, champagne taste on a beer budget!!Cary tube amps are not inexpensive. I believe the v12/i/r amps at 120/60 watts still command at least $1500+, and those have not been current for some 4-5 years. And that only gets you a stereo amp. You wil... 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
Kal, just curious...why no comment on Sim? 
Best 5.1 McIntosh separates
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 forge... 
A bit overwhelmed, need preamp advice
3rd the Modwright!! 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
How about the McIntosh MX150? MSRP 12,000...has all the latest and greatest audio and video features. 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
Simaudio Evolution line...prepro runs about $25k or so and is fully balanced. Sims evolution line for two channel is the cat's meow, however it is not inexpensive. 
Is preamp remote volume a deal breaker for you?
In a word...yes 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo or Sony SS-AR1
Sorry audiooracle, but Audiofeil is correct...you should disclose. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Punted the '08 E60/N54 (535i)....205,000 miles!!!Replaced it with a 2012 Audi A7. 
Mcintosh MC500 or Accuphase P800
Who in the hell mated a Mac 1000 watt amp with Acapella horns?? 
Most significant upgrade
Table and arm. 
accuphase compare to mcintosh
Is that the same NASA that blew up two space shuttles?? 
How many electrons?
One hundred million billion trillion zillion.....or maybe just seven.Pepe