What is the best sounding Pre/Pro 7.1 channel with analog bypass.


I play movies, watch TV and have a Oppo 95 CD player that I would like an analog bypass on the preamp. I don’t need 11.1, but need HDMI connectivity. I would like to buy used. So it could be several years old. I have an Outlaw 7 channel amplifier. Sound quality is the highest priority.

Can I connect the CD player into the amplifier with RCA Y adapters without a problem or noise. The CD player will plug directly into the amplifier, because it has volume control on the remote control that will control volume.
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What is your priority between stereo and HT?  What's your budget?  What sound characteristics are most important to you?  What speakers are you using?  Right now, IMO you're just organizing deck chairs on the Titanic.  Take a step back and let us know the answers to the important questions above and you'll get much better and more effective recommendations here. 
If sound quality is paramount, I agree it's better to find something used if you don't need the latest, greatest features.  Personally, I'd try to negotiate this Anthem AVM40, then stick a crowbar in my wallet and just buy it as long as it meets your needs.  Retailed for $3700 new. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192894634996?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...