incorporate 2 channel amp into multichannel system

Does the Creek have an HT Bypass function? If so, that is what will do this for you.

Kal

Gentlemen:

What you have described is the procedure for emulating a HT Bypass when that function is not provided. It is an input on the 2 channel preamp with an accurately fixed gain into which one feeds the L/R line level outputs from the HT or MCH processor. Then, setup for each is handled independently but the L/R signals are always routed through the stereo preamp.

I use a Parasound JC-2 BP for this and it is fed with the L/R outputs of my Meridian 861 as well as directly with analog stereo sources. Related stories here:
http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-47-page-3
http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-34-page-2

That's one way. The simpler is to connect the L/R outputs of the SSP to the Creek, set the latter at a mid-level of the VC rotation and mark it so you can repeat that setting accurately. Then you run the SSP's setup/calibration for all channels via the SSP and the Creek. Done.

Correct but not likely in my experience. Also, easily repaired.

Kal