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Best pre-amp w/ HT pass thru

My Krell HTS has a few annoying attributes, and I'm tired of compromising my stereo audio for my "almost" as important Home Theatre. Anyway, digital pre-pro's (without analog bypass) wed you to a point on the everchanging DAC technology curve. So I'd like to go to an analog pre-amp w/ HT pass thru and a separate HT processor.

Eagerly looking for suggestions on a good pre w/ HT pass thru to mate with my Krell KSA-200S and my Martin Logan SL3s. My target is ~$1000 used on current market. I would consider tubes, but frankly I'm real concerned about getting into the requisite tube-replacement cycles.

THANKS!!
murphthelab
abex
322 posts
 
If the Impedance and sensitivity ratings are ok you could try a FT Audio Passive .

Just a thought!
amandarae
512 posts
 
I have Martin Logan Ascents for fronts and using an Audio Research LS-12 Solid state preamp. I believe you can get it new for $1200 since it is now a close out product. Used for about your budget. In my 2 Ch/HT set up, it performs very well using the processor bypass feature. Search for threads here regarding this preamp and you will get some info that could answer your question or doubts. Also, Odyssey Audio (odysseyaudio.com) has a new 2 channel pre amp that is designed precisely with 2 CH and HT integration in mind. The best part is that it will only cost you $250 brand new. Check them out.

...to inform, not to convince...
milo
58 posts
 
I believe the Conrad Johnson PV-14 tube preamp has HT pass through. I wouldn't be concerned about tubes in preamps.....they last far longer than in an amp.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I have Krell ksa-250 with sunfire pre-pro. I use Bent audio passive unit for two channel pass through.
snipes
119 posts
 
Amandarae: I don't see the preamp you are talking about on Odyssey's website. The only one listed is the $950 tempest
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