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Integrated Amps with HT bypass?

I'm looking to purchase an integrated amplifier to match with a pair of Paradigm Studio 20s. I would like to limit my search to those with HT bypass, throughput, pass-thru, or whatever it's being called these days.

My budget is around 1K used so any models that retail for 1500-2000 might be ok too.

It's hard to find a list of amps with this feature so I'd like to hear about any models that have an HT bypass, even if your not too keen on the sound.

Thanks for any and all input.
portraitinjazztv
portraitinjazztv OP
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To elaborate, I currently have no amplifier,pre-amp, integrated or receiver of any kind, so my system is currently dormant.

I will be using whichever integrated I choose to power my Paradigm Studio 20s in a small room (10'x13'6") and my source is a Cambridge Audio D500se CD player.

I would like to get an integrated amp (for budgetary reasons) that will satisfy my need for quality 2 channel music but will also allow me to add an AV receiver to handle the processing and the additional speakers for my home theater needs later on down the line when my budget permits.

Therefore, I would like to take a look at whatever integrated amps have an HT bypass feature (I know there are not many), in order to make the future upgrade easier.

Thanks again for any wisdom in this matter.
portugal11
52 posts
 
I believe that the Plinius integrateds have a HT bypass... My 8200 does...
cruz123
586 posts
 
If you like tubes, the VAC Avatar has a bypass. Also, I believe you can get the Blue Circle integrateds optioned with a bypass.
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