i am using the dk design vs1 for my audio system and having my ht setup font channels come thru the vs1. the vs1 does not have a ht bypass and i did not want one. if somebody has the input on the ht bypass and is turning up the volume because they don't hear anything then decides to move the input to another setting (with the volume up), you could blow your speakers. i just adjust the dk to a certain setting, then the ht processor to a certain volume #, and things work well.
good luck
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