How does "HT Direct" work on Musical Fidelity A5?

I'd like to integrate a really nice 2 channel sound into my existing HT. I currently use an Integra (Onkyo) surround reciever and Thiel CS1.6 loudspeakers for fronts, paradigms for center and rears. I'm much more interested in 2 channel sound than the HT.

I heard the MF A5 Integrated /A5CD player with some MM DiCapio speakers and was really impressed. Will the "HT direct" or "HT bypass" on the MF A5 (or another similar product) alow me to tie the A5 into my existing system? I'd like to not get rid of the reciever and start over with a new one if I can avoid it. I guess I don't really understand how it works.

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