Maineiac,
As Lokie points out, I'm running the Silverbacks with Shindo preamp/amps (Giscours/Sinhonia monos) for the 2 channel portion of my system.
The Shindo preamps do not have a remote or HT bypass. That said, setting the volume control to the 12 o'clock position gives you unity gain which is equivalent to HT bypass.
FYI, Shindo preamps can be fitted with an HT bypass switch for additional cost.
Most importantly, I'm very happy with both 2 channel and HT performance from my system. I spent 2 days at RMAF this year and was never bitten by the upgrade "bug"!
As Lokie points out, I'm running the Silverbacks with Shindo preamp/amps (Giscours/Sinhonia monos) for the 2 channel portion of my system.
The Shindo preamps do not have a remote or HT bypass. That said, setting the volume control to the 12 o'clock position gives you unity gain which is equivalent to HT bypass.
FYI, Shindo preamps can be fitted with an HT bypass switch for additional cost.
Most importantly, I'm very happy with both 2 channel and HT performance from my system. I spent 2 days at RMAF this year and was never bitten by the upgrade "bug"!