HT pass through or 2 sets cables?

thanks, i will give this solution a try...

You can do what I do, run the LT/RT mains outs from the HT processor (or receiver in your case) to one of the inputs on the integrated. Now select that input, and turn the volume control in integrated to a readily-remembered setting. I and many others I have talked to use 12 o'clock. Now calibrate your processor or receiver. When listening to music, dont even turn on the Arcam. When watching movies, select the input on the integrated, turn the volume to 12 o'clock, and you are ready to go. You can use the volume control on the Arcam as usual.
John

excellent, i would rather try this than buy another pricey set of speaker cables...
Dan

just did the pass through -- it works great. much better sound coming from the mains using the chord as the amp instead of the arcam...

Great it worked well for you. I have been doing this for over a year now, and have been extremely satisfied.