Integrate AVR and 2-Channel; Why so complicated?

Hi, I have done what you are looking at. Yes, it is complicated in the way I have done it, but but that is the only compromise, as two-channel is the main focus, with vinyl alongside cd/sacd/multi-channel, and video sources last in the priority list.
I have made a separate two channel system integrated w/multi-channel, via a pre-pro for video sources, two channel amp and pre amp, and multi-channel amp. The passive pre I use for two channel has a HT pass-through, but I prefer to run the front signals and center and surrounds through their separate systems, and adjust the volume until they match, thereby getting the best signal quality possible for multi-channel. There are easier ways to do this, but doing it this way sounds best. Vinyl and cd can shine this way also. To each his own, I guess.

Best of luck,
Dan

Many high quality 2 channel (and multichannel) analog preamps now have a "HT Bypass" function that will permit you to route your main L/R channels (or all the channels) from the MCH system through it. All 2 channel analog sources would be connected to that preamp as they usually are and are totally unaffected by the other sources.

Kal

Thanks for your responses. I have been checking out the Rega Mira 3 Integrated, and noticed that it has "Power Amp In" RCA inputs. This sounds like a version of HT bypass -- it seems that I could run the Pre-Outs from my AVR into this jack and bypass the Rega's preamp section. Not totally sure if this is true, however.

What about running a the Pre-Outs from my AVR for the 2 front channels into a line-in input on the Rega? Would this work, and would I be able to control the volume with the AVR?

Thanks in advance...

This might work depending on the interactions between the selected input on the Rega and the inserted signals fromthe AVR. This is not a real HT bypass.

Kal