2 Channel Pass Through for Home Theater

djjd really provided a lot of good info. He mentioned the Sonic Frontiers Line 2 and 3 preamps (which are Class A). The Sonic Frontiers Line 1 also includes the SSP, is a lot less money (Which is Class B), and with high grade 7308's in the first position are really close to Class A. Just a little more info for your quest.

I second what Djjd said about the Nakamichi CA-1. I had one, but being used to the Yamaha DSP's of years back, I traded it in on a Lexicon DC-1 some time ago. As an audiophile two-channel device, the CA-1 was considerably better than the DC-1 IMHO. I have no complaints about the DC-1 when used as intended for home theatre, and music using the surround modes. I have a second dedicated two-channel system now in another room, so it's a moot point for me. I do beleive that the Nak CA-1 is an awesome piece for a combo HT/2 channel setup, and I've seen these used at a local store for fairly short money, and with the DTS upgrade. If you can take one home and try it, it may serve your needs very well! Paul

I believe the Muse Model 3 preamp might do what you need. Its solid state -- but a sweet, warm sound.

Any of the Sonic frontiers line stage preamps have pass thru for HT