From my Bryston amp I use the balanced connections for my surround processor and the RCA's for my tube preamp. All I do is hit the switch on the amp for music or movies. Don't waste tube life on the preamp as most HT pass through's require the preamp to be on.
Recommendations for HT processor with HT bypass
I am integrating my 2 channel analog system into my HT system and my current processor (Integra DHC 40.2) does not have an HT bypass that would allow me to drive the system from my 2 channel preamp without having to physically switch the inputs to my 2 channel amp. I would like to spend under $2,500 for a pre-owned piece. The balance of the 2 channel system is a Cary SA200.2 Moon edition amp, SAS Audio tubed preamp, Eastern Electric MiniMax phonostage, Talon Raven C speakers, Metronome tubed CD, and a choice of several turntables (Technics SP15, Kenwood KD7700, others in the "project" stage).
To me the quality of sound is most important, and it occurs to me that having a video processor bypass would be a good thing so as the technology continues to advance, the processor doesn't become a choke point. Since we don't watch a ton of 4K content, I am less concerned about that (at least for now). Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks!
To me the quality of sound is most important, and it occurs to me that having a video processor bypass would be a good thing so as the technology continues to advance, the processor doesn't become a choke point. Since we don't watch a ton of 4K content, I am less concerned about that (at least for now). Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks!