What is the best sounding Pre/Pro 7.1 channel with analog bypass.


I play movies, watch TV and have a Oppo 95 CD player that I would like an analog bypass on the preamp. I don’t need 11.1, but need HDMI connectivity. I would like to buy used. So it could be several years old. I have an Outlaw 7 channel amplifier. Sound quality is the highest priority.

Can I connect the CD player into the amplifier with RCA Y adapters without a problem or noise. The CD player will plug directly into the amplifier, because it has volume control on the remote control that will control volume.
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When talking about Y-adapters, you must be very careful.  You can use a Y Adapter to connect your Oppo or source to multiple amps.  However, you must never use a Y adapter to connect multiple sources to the same amp.  The signal will feedback into the second source and fry the output stages of that source.
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That being said, I would say either Krell S1200 variation or a Bryston SP3.  Both have slightly different sounds.  Both have fully discrete Class A audio stages for both input and output  Bryston has excellent bass, but it somewhat laid back in the mids and upper mids.  The Krell will not have as strong/deep bass, but it has excellent resolution and attack - much more exciting in my opinion.  The Krell can sometimes sound a bit bright/thin in some systems.
Parasound P7.

No need for Y adapters. Its' a very good 2 channel preamp that has an extra 5.1. :)

It is much better constructed and sounding than the P5.
Hey Erik, he needs HDMI input/outputs.  Otherwise, I may have included P7.  But then again, he's asking for the "absolute best pass-through HT Processor".
What is your priority between stereo and HT?  What's your budget?  What sound characteristics are most important to you?  What speakers are you using?  Right now, IMO you're just organizing deck chairs on the Titanic.  Take a step back and let us know the answers to the important questions above and you'll get much better and more effective recommendations here.