Hi Dave,
I agree with Theo that they are all similar. The tube preamp is setting the volume at the point where no gain should be added to the signal. The only way you would have a true bypass is if the Preamp would not need to be turned on and the signal would still be able to pass thru it. The only tube preamp I know of that operates this way is the Cary 2002.
Setting the preamp @ unity gain should improve the sound, otherwise there is no since in having it.
I am using a theta carmen II, theta dreadnaught, meridian 568.2 and aesthetic calypso in my home theater system. I would be happy to answer questions about the set up if you pm me.
Doug
I agree with Theo that they are all similar. The tube preamp is setting the volume at the point where no gain should be added to the signal. The only way you would have a true bypass is if the Preamp would not need to be turned on and the signal would still be able to pass thru it. The only tube preamp I know of that operates this way is the Cary 2002.
Setting the preamp @ unity gain should improve the sound, otherwise there is no since in having it.
I am using a theta carmen II, theta dreadnaught, meridian 568.2 and aesthetic calypso in my home theater system. I would be happy to answer questions about the set up if you pm me.
Doug