The proof is in the pudding. Find me a bypass switch on their integrateds and I will agree with you.
Also, I never said they don't do HT. Heck, they even make their own video projector!
However, it is true that all you need to do is rotate the volume control on the integrated to a unity gain setting (or some other if you prefer) and you can use your receiver volume control. A "bypass switch" is really just marketing jargon and isn't necessary, as Reubent says.
Arthur
