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Stereo Preamp suggestion

I intend adding a Stereo preamp with HT bypass and subwoofer out to my setup below
KEF R900 mains
KEF R600C Center
KEF T301 surround
Pair of SVS SB3000 Subs
Mains are connected to Parasound A21+ poweramp and the rest is connected to Marantz AVR 7011.
Im looking to get a stereo preamp with HT bypass so as to enhance the music listening experience.
Any thoughts on which brand/model of preamp I could go for considering that I want the subs also to be activated while listening to music. 
I am looking at the following models of Stereo Preamp:
1. Parasound P6
2. Parasound JC2BP
3. Anthem STR 
4. Rotel 1590 MkII

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big_greg
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A budget number would be helpful.  I used a Modwright LS100 until recently and have since upgraded to a Herron VTSP-360 Reference.  Both have HTBP. 

My subs are active for both stereo listening and home theater.  Many preamps have more than one set of outputs.  You will give up the subwoofer correction from your AVR, but if you run enough subs (I have 4, 5 for HT), it won't matter.
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