Some Thoughts On Separates?

[smitty4ut]

I did a search, & did not really find what I am looking for. I have a Denon 3808CI that was a big step up from my Old Yamaha. I am thinking about going to separates. I am going to get the Amp first, and use the Denon as the PRE AVP. The I will get a separate PRE AVP later, and move the Denon to my bedroom.

I currrently have a 5.1 setup, and with my space, I will probably never go to 7.1. I am looking at the Emotiva XPA-5. I also went by my Local AV dealer, who is really good. He has a 5 channel Anthem 225 watt that was thier demo model. He says that it will still have the full 3 yr warranty, and that I can have it for $1399.00. That is a really good price on this unit.

Is a used Anthem with warranty worth $600 more than the Emotive, or would I still be just as well off getting the Emotiva.

I know this is all subjective, just looking for some thoughts. I know both products get great reviews, and that I probably can't go wrong with either. All the same if the difference is hard to tell then I guess that I would rather save the extra cash, that way I can get the separate PRE AVP sooner.

Thanks for any help.