I'm building a new HT system, will be my primary viewing system....NOT my primary listening system.

Equipment will be Carver A-705x amp, DefTech Protower 400's L and R, DefTech CLR 2500 center, DefTech BPX rear. Only going to use these ..... no room for others.

Been looking at the 950 and leaning that way, but can get a good price on used Denon 8000, Marantz AV9000,and Sony ES9000...Preamps....about half the cost of 950. They don't have newer Surrounds, but not sure I'm going to need them with only five speakers in the setup??

I'm leaning toward 950 cause I'd rather have features I don't use....then not have them and need them.

One thing I'm hesitant on is the others (non-950) may sound better on music.

Thoughts??

Jimmy