Integrated amp with HT bypass for Focal Electra 1008 Be


Hi!

This is my first post here, so,, hello everyone ! :D

I recently acquired a pair of Focal Electra 1008 be bookshelf speakers. These are going to be used as Fronts of a 5.1 surround setup. I currently have them hooked up to a NAD 326bee. NAD's power amp input is connected to Denon X3400H AVR's pre outputs. AVR is driving the center and surround channels, sub is active (Dali IKON sub MK2). This setup is not very optimal, since I cannot take AVR out of equation, and I really don't trust AVR's DAC or pre amp section very much. I want to be able to use my home theater via AVR easily, while being able to use the Focal Electras for a good stereo music experience.

I read about integrated amps or preamps with HT Bypass feature, I believe one of those would fit my requirements very well. Current models I have in mind are:

1- Hegel H360, H300 or H160
2- Parasound Halo Integrated
3- Atoll IN300 or Atoll IN200SE
4- Cambridge Audio 851A or 840A
5- Marantz PM8005 or PM14S1

Cheapest items in that list are Marantz PM8005 and Atoll IN200SE. I was wondering if one of those would just work for me, or if I should go for Hegel H360? Any opinions of these amplifiers and how they would match with Focal Electra line, especially given that it has the beryllium tweeter units, would be highly appreciated! :D

I was initially quite excited about the Atoll IN200SE, since it has a true dual mono architecture. However, then I got to know that only way to shut it down is to flip the on/off switch on it's back. Turns out when device is on stand by, it is still using around 19 watts of power.

Parasound's sub management features are quite attractive as well. I guess I can have the same with others integrated amps that have pre out (my sub has separate LFE and L/R inputs).

Any suggestions or thoughts would be highly appreciated!
denizpiri
REGA OSIRIS integrated amp ...I have it for my primary 2-channel listening; that also integrates as the LF and RF speaker amp through its direct pass-through feature for 7.1 AV purposes

highly recommended
@akg_ca Rega OSIRIS looks beautiful to me! However, that might be a little bit too much in terms of price. I would prefer spending less for amp and more for speakers overall. OSIRIS is more expensive than my speakers (OSIRIS is 11k USD here in Poland).

What speakers do you use the OSIRIS with?

Thanks a lot for the suggestion!!
My system

Base 2-channel audio

REGA OSIRIS integrated amp
REGA ISIS Valve cdp/ DAC
NORDOST FREY cable  loom: shotgunned speaker cables, matched jumpers, and matched XLR ICs
REGA R9 speakers (predecessor to the current RS10s)

for 7.1 multichannel applications: 

Add: NuForce AVP-18 digital AV 7.1 precessor / preamp 
Add: ARCAM BDP100 BluRay player
Add: 3 channel AUDIO REFINEMENT power amp driving the surrounds and CC speakers
Add: 2 channel AUDIO REFINEMENT power amp driving the rear speakers  

Add: Speakers for 7.1purposes 

- the REGA R9s become the LF and RF speakers driven by the OSIRIS on its direct pass-through feature from the 7.1 AV preamp/ processor 
- centre channel: REGA RVOX CC
- surrounds: REGA R1 bookshelves
- rears: REGA R3 floorstanders