Integrated Amp with HT by-pass

The Modwright KWI-200 has HT bypass as well, the amp has a warmth to its sound, not as warm as the PL INT-30, but I prefer it to the Pass. Not to mention great power reserves and very clean. Its worth a look, also it made in the USA as well.

Meambler,

I haven't had a chance to update the HK990 through Stereo Dave's. I did, however, have him upgrade my Pioneer Elite receiver a year ago. It sounds fantastic, and I will definitely upgrade the HK990 in the future.

Mot

Manoterror, did you ever get your HK990 modified? I picked one up about a month ago and really like it. I was wondering if it is worth getting the modifications? Which company did you use to do the modification and what was the result?

I bought two integrated amps this summer, both with HT bypass. The first is the Harman Kardon HK990, and the second is the Marantz PM-11S3. The HK sounds so good...I literally haven't opened the box of my Marantz. I will likely sell it. The HK is that good. It's worth a look.

There is also a company on here that modifies them, and I'm going to have that done this spring as well. :-D
Mot

If you want to go used, Some newer Accuphase integrated have Ext PRE-IN, there is a E-450 @ $7k for sale.

Kzhtoo,
You could also just get a new preamp with HT passthru. I think tubed preamps paired with ss amps offers better results than all ss. I use a VTL 2.5 tube preamp with HT passthru with a ss amp and it not only improved 2-channel performance dramatically, it subtley improved HT sonic performance, too.

A properly selected tubed preamp with HT pass could do the same for you, with the added benefit of better 2-channel performance. Sorry, I'm not knowledgable enough to offer a good tubed preamp match with your excellent Pass amp but I'm sure some other members are.
Just an alternative to consider. Good luck.

MARANTZ PM-11S3 may meet your needs. For your budget you could add their top line video disc player as well. Sound wise, I have the PM8004 and find it to be quite outstanding. The reference series would have too be worth a look.

Also consider the Marantz PM11S3.

Plinius

Cary SLI-80

Octave V70SE :)

Many of the Musical Fidelity Int Amps have HT bypass.

Others:
Moon
Krell
Audio Research
Conrad Johnson
VAC
Cary

I'm sure there are others.

Me - I run a MF A5 Int Amp - the HT bypass is ultra nice for those like me that don't have the room for two separate rigs