Avr or preamp?

bikerboy

Since adding the TiVo I have run out of hdmi inputs on the tv. I use a pioneer sc-35 that the hdmi board is dead. So the receiver is used for audio switching and the harmony remote takes care of all the tv settings. We only use the sc-35 as a preamp to power a 2.1setup with a b&k 5 channel amp. I like the sound of the pioneer with the polk703 speakers. We use the zone2 output but always listen to the same source thoughout the house. So do I need a zone2 capable avr or can I use a tape out and do the same thing. I use an adcom speaker switch with impedance matching volume controls at each zone2 speakers. I would like to up the sq if possible and switch 4 hdmi inputs and maintain the whole house capability. An ideas besides an avr with preouts and zone2?