You have a valid point in that I forgot he is only 2 channel. My point was to point out there is a huge difference between M3100 and DSP3100. I would still recommend (although not required) a Digital Preamp for any DSP speaker setup. I agree it's strange you can't find much info on M3100's, I think SpinalTap was quoting new M3100's which are probably cheaper than DSP3100's so he can trial these at a dealer. I think it was a reasonable suggestion given his setup. Using DSP3100's as you caught would toss 3/4's of the equipment he has. Aren't DSP's awesome :-).

So *some* of his choices are:

602(Digital Out)->DSP3100 2 Channel only, 2 Digital Sources Only
602(Digital Out)->Dig Preamp->DSP3100 Can add Analog or Digital Sources and more speakers.
602->606->501->M3100 (Not sure 501 is required here)
602->606->501->555->Passive Speakers

- Fiddler (IMHO)

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