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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.
cdavis2260
soix
9,453 posts
 
If sound quality is paramount, I agree it's better to find something used if you don't need the latest, greatest features.  Personally, I'd try to negotiate this Anthem AVM40, then stick a crowbar in my wallet and just buy it as long as it meets your needs.  Retailed for $3700 new. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192894634996?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...

auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Interesting suggestion.  The AVM 40 is likely a very excellent contender for sound quality, however it's missing one critical element that would be a deal-breaker in my mind --- the ability to support the new bluray audio formats (DTS-MD and Dolby True HD).  It is also older than the Integra by about 5-8 years.  Kind of like buying an old Krell HTS or Showcase processor.
hitsofmisses
50 posts
 
How's McIntosh C45 or Krell S1200U compared to Classe Sigma or SSP800 or the AVM 40?
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