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Processor Loop for 2 channel?

I keep seeing 2-channel preamps (Adcom, McIntosh, etc.)advertising a processor loop for integration with a home theater set-up. My problem is that I don't see how a loop would work. The idea of using a 2-channel preamp would be to have a "better" preamp then the one in a Preamp/processor and route 2 channel music through it instead of the processor but then use the pre/pro when watching movies or other multi-channel music.

I've seen a few preamps advertise a "unity gain" or HT pass-through and this makes sense. I just don't see how a processor loop would work. Can anyone explain this to me?
bundy

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bundy OP
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Zackmun,

Why do you need a cable sending signal from the Preamp to the Processor? I'm not sure why this would be necessary. Also, I've never read that on the Adcom preamps that the processor loop provided a Unity Gain pass thru. Does this mean the volume control does not effect the Main L and R outputs to the amp when the processor loop is turned on?
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