Processor for Av passthrough


I'm changing from a meridian based pre/pro to a 2 channel tube pre with av pass. I am in market for a quality processor to use. I'm looking at the sony 9000es, nad 761, denon 2802/3, etc. Recs. Any of these used will bypass the internal amp, instead using the pre outs into my tube preamp and cary cinema 5 amp.
jamesw20
Distortion, I think what he's trying to infer, is that he wants to use the "dirrect through" on the 2 channel preamp, thus looping and AV pre/pro through that input (2 channels worth for L/R) when he does multi-channel stuff. I think his wording is a bit contrary and confusing, but think that's what he means anyway...could be wrong.