Integrating 2-Channel and Home Theatre

All,
I am looking to make some serious electronic purchases over the next
few months or so. I have started out with a 50" Panasonic plasma, to
which I want to add a 5.1 speaker setup. In addition, I want to build
out a hi-fi 2-channel stereo system.

I recently visited a great guy in my area who is a reseller for some
great equipment (Cambridge Audio, Rogue Audio, Totem Acoustic, Joseph
Audio, Simaudio, etc.). I really enjoyed the Totem Forest speakers
(and they were within my price range). I also listened to some Rogue
Audio equipment (Perseus preamp and Stereo 90 amplifier), which I
liked. I also liked the fact that it had a home theatre bypass option,

which would allow me to utilize the Totem Forests as not only my two
channel speakers but also my front channel within a HT setup. I sort
of sense that this gentleman is a purist, not really wanting to suggest

mixing home theater and 2-channel. My question is - what is your
opinion? What do you think about integrating home theatre and
2-channel? And, more importantly, beyond purchasing the plasma, how
should I approach building this setup out? Should I purchase three of
the Dreamcatchers (left and right rear and the subwoofer), along with
the Forests and perhaps the Simaudio Moon i5.3? That would allow me to

proceed with the 5.1 buildout and then buy the tuner and CD player
later.

OR, do I proceed with purchasing the 2-channel stereo system, then add
the rear speakers and subwoofer at a later time?

I've got a ton of questions, since I'm just starting out with my
research. Any help would be much appreciated.

Ryan