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Suggestions for a preamp with HT Passthrough

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a remote controlled preamp in the $1,000 (used) range with the Home Theater passthrough feature.

With respect to two channel audio, I value clarity, warmth and dynamics. I was looking at Adcom GFP-750, and have had extensive experience with the Modwright SWL-9.0 Signature (was not crazy about the Modwright's remote volume control, as it was not too precise for my liking).

What other alternatives would you recommend? Thank you.
gmauriello
rleff
1,065 posts
 
If you can find one a PSE HL-1 would work;I enjoy mine driving audio valve challanger 180 mono's;it has bypass, rca, balanced outs, and remote control as well;I have not seen any in a while though.
trucker
20 posts
 
Classe CP-50 and CP-60 would seem to fit the bill.
The CP-50 would be in your price range. The CP-60 is very similar to the CP-50 except with an outboard power supply.

I haven't actually heard these but I use a Classe SSP-25 now and am pleased with it.
tholt
551 posts
 
Any preamp can integrate with HT. I'm running a Shindo Aurieges, about as 'pure' as you can get and it's in the mix with my 2 channel and surround sound set up. You just need an empty jack on your preamp to run your pre/pro into, then level set the volume on your preamp to match your speakers in surround mode. When you switch over to HT, set the volume on the preamp to the level-set position and you're good to go.

The quality through your mains may be marginally diminished, but I haven't noticed nor feel like I'm missing anything
gmauriello OP
1 posts
 
Classe in an interesting thought. I don't know much at all about PSE HL-1, though.
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