Integrated Amp with HT Passthru 1-2k

I think you can get a Rogue Tempest Magnum in that price range, and believe it is available with an HT pass through. If you don't mind tubes, the Tempest does quite a lot of things very well.

Alternatively, I think the Plinius line of integrated amps come with HT pass throughs. I've had some experience with their previous line of integrated amps (specifically, the 8150), and it was a great unit. Even the newer line-up might fit into your price range.

Best of luck.

The Krell KAV-400xi can be found used for under 2K. It is quite a solid performer with high power(200w/8ohm) and the requisite theatre passthru. There is a favorable review in the Feb.'05 issue of Stereophile.

Sim I-5 and Classe 151 come to mind.

I second the Krell Kav-400xi. Tons of of clean juice w/ the HT pass through you require. Doubles it's power into a 4 ohm load. Has 1 balanced and 3 single ended inputs. No headphone jack, however. Remote controlled, slim and cool looking.

weren't you thinking of going the tube route Slappy? Are you gonna be running this for 2ch music...and if so...is the Denon gonna serve as the pre? I think I'm probably pretty clueless about this home theater pass through deal-ma-bob...isn't it just having the pre out mains in with the u-bar jumper connecting pre & power sections of the integrated? Fill me in...I'm confused & too lazy to peruse the forums...haha

how bout a used Cary SLI80? a friend of mine has one and it sounds pretty good.

Elery