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Watch TV by pass preamp/processor

Iam hooking up a home theater with separates and will have all source components hooked up to the preamp/processor and out to the TV.

I would like o be able to watch TV/tivo the "old fashoined" way at times. Does the preamp act as a bypass if not turned on? or
Can I create another path by using component out from the TIVO(HDMI to preamp) and select that input for"normal" viewing?
ralonghi

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chadlesko
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i agree with what has been said...one recommendation:

run your HDMI from Tivo to your TV (best picture quality assuming your TV is good quality). Then run an optical or coaxial to your preamp/processor for sound only. An HDMI cable today is no better at sound than an optical or coaxial...only better for picture. If you run your HDMI to your preamp/processor you will have to run it to watch TV (not pass through on video).

Cheers
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