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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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ptdf59
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I purchased a Linear Tube MicroZOTL about 8 months ago. I am very pleased. Prior to that i was using my Marantz AV8801 prepro as my 2 channel preamp. Adding the LTA to fill that role made one of the biggest positive changes to the sound of my system. Also, I found them to be a great company to deal with.
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ticat
359 posts
 
Anthem.... 'nuf said...
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jbuhl
987 posts
 
+1 on the RP-1.  I know mine has HT bypass but I have never used it.    But I did have a sub set up with it for awhile.   I have mine fronting a solid state class a/b amp and like the tube/SS combination.  Then you can have fun tube rolling. 

You can call Rogue and they will always answer the phone and run you through how set it up with your particular sub. 

They pop up used on here and Usaudiomart for around $1.2k but get snapped up pretty fast.
kirk9
48 posts
 
Absolutely love my Wyred4Sound STP-SE. Don't buy anything else without hearing this one. Some very nice reviews are out there as well.
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rvr2000 OP
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Thanks everyone for the responses. Truly appreciated.
I am now deciding between Parasound P6 and Anthem STR as only these two fit all the requirements. While Im inclined towards Anthem, it costs twice as much as P6. Not sure if its worth the spent on Anthem only for the ARC and the stereo sub option which is not in the P6.
Further, since my source is Tidal and Spotify, Need to go for an audiophile grade streamer to go with my system.
Any thoughts would help. Im thinking of Node and Cambridge CXN V2 as of now.
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