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Tube pre w/ HT bypass?

Hey guys - looking to bump my 2 channel. Had a really nice Gold Note streamer/dac, but it didn't sound MUCH different than without it. So, I'm looking to make a bigger jump. I ordered an Anthem STR to try out through Crutchfield. Looking for a tube pre w/ HT bypass. I don't want Prima Luna, and Mac 2600 is too pricey. I know tubes are warm and smooth, it might sound nice paired w/ my Anthem AVM 70. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks!

Using all JTR speakers, w/ Rythmik subs (JTR subs coming soon though). I use Tidal and Qobuz
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geof3
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Check out Rogue Audio...
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ethos4lyfe OP
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@geof3, I looked at the rp-7, but I don't think it has HT bypass. will look further
rshad0000
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I have an Octave Audio HP700SE that I really like a lot.   If you can, check it out.  Neutral sound with great soundstage depth.  Great for HT as well.
luxmancl38
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The RP-7 has HT-passthrough.
geof3
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RP5 does. (Unity Gain In)- Phono stage as well. From the manual...

Connecting a home theater processor or surround receiver:
The RP-5 features unity gain bypass inputs that allow you to integrate your two channel music system into a multichannel home theater system. This conveniently enables you to share speakers and amps between the two without changing interconnect or speaker cables.
Simply connect the left and right front preamplifier outputs from your processor to the HT inputs on the RP-5. When the RP-5 is turned off, these inputs automatically route the home theater signal directly to the power amp completely bypassing the active circuitry in the RP-5. When turned on, the RP-5 controls your sources and outputs the audio signal to your power amp. Note that no
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