Pre with Pass-Thru for HT Processor

Thanks, Swampwalker. I hadn't thought of BAT components... I've heard great things of them... Didn't know they had a pass-through option. I'll certainly expand my search.

Hi all, thanks for your input...

Sdcampbell, I'm not sure I would want power amp inputs in back. Did you mean outputs?

Basically, I’d like to take the outputs for the two front channels, coming from the processor to the amp, and insert the pre. If I understand this correctly, the pre with the HT-pass thru capability would allow the signal coming from the processor to pass straight through (as untainted as possible), as though it weren't there, on its way to the amp. The second set of inputs to the pre would be connected to the outs of my Transport/DAC set up. That way, when I want to listen to 2-channel audio, I would essentially have a pure 2-channel set up: The outputs from the pre, would go straight to the amp as in any high-end rig. Right?

Kr4, I'll definitely look into the SF Line-1.

Ultimately, what I want is a good pre with this capability... because it's not like the processor can't play 2-channel - just not as well as a good pre.

Best,
H

Cool deal. Thanks Dbw1. Will certainly look into it.