Hi Peytoni,
I had the same experience as you while back and went the HT Bypass route. Here are a couple of my discussion threads for reference:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/optimizing-ht-setup-for-analog-where-to-begin
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-integrated-for-my-purposes-help-me-choose-1-of-3
I wanted to retain the mostly good HT performance, but didn't want to compromise any 2-channel listening. I realized early on that my setup just wasn't optimum for the LS50s. In the end, I went with a Parasound Hint6 - I couldn't be happier. I was even able to sell my phono pre as the hint6 was better all around. Just awesome. There is a bit of inconvenience (for the family... not me :) when having to switch the hint6 into 'bypass' mode, but other than that, just a great setup. Can also be solved with a smart remote.
Anyway, no matter which way you go, a fully dedicated analog signal chain is where it's at!
I had the same experience as you while back and went the HT Bypass route. Here are a couple of my discussion threads for reference:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/optimizing-ht-setup-for-analog-where-to-begin
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-integrated-for-my-purposes-help-me-choose-1-of-3
I wanted to retain the mostly good HT performance, but didn't want to compromise any 2-channel listening. I realized early on that my setup just wasn't optimum for the LS50s. In the end, I went with a Parasound Hint6 - I couldn't be happier. I was even able to sell my phono pre as the hint6 was better all around. Just awesome. There is a bit of inconvenience (for the family... not me :) when having to switch the hint6 into 'bypass' mode, but other than that, just a great setup. Can also be solved with a smart remote.
Anyway, no matter which way you go, a fully dedicated analog signal chain is where it's at!