@flavo - Yes.
Set up your 2-channel system as normal. Run your 2-channel sources into your pre-amp or integrated amp. Same as any typical 2-channel setup.
For the HT portion, run interconnect cables from the L&R front pre-outs on the HT receiver into the HT bypass inputs of the pre-amp/integrated. Connect your center channel and surround speakers to your HT receiver. Connect your HT sources into the HT receiver.
To play your 2-channel system, just play it as you normally would. No need to even turn on the HT receiver. The play HT, turn on the 2-channel system and the HT system. Engage the HT bypass on the 2-channel system. Now the L&R front speakers will be powered by the amp of the 2-channel system and the center and surrounds will be powered by the HT receiver.
Don't forget to re-run your HT setup program after you've added the 2-channel system into the mix. If you don't the fronts won't be properly balanced with the other speakers.
Good luck. It can be a great way to have uncompromised 2-channel music sound quality and great HT too, all while only having one pair of front L&R speakers.
Set up your 2-channel system as normal. Run your 2-channel sources into your pre-amp or integrated amp. Same as any typical 2-channel setup.
For the HT portion, run interconnect cables from the L&R front pre-outs on the HT receiver into the HT bypass inputs of the pre-amp/integrated. Connect your center channel and surround speakers to your HT receiver. Connect your HT sources into the HT receiver.
To play your 2-channel system, just play it as you normally would. No need to even turn on the HT receiver. The play HT, turn on the 2-channel system and the HT system. Engage the HT bypass on the 2-channel system. Now the L&R front speakers will be powered by the amp of the 2-channel system and the center and surrounds will be powered by the HT receiver.
Don't forget to re-run your HT setup program after you've added the 2-channel system into the mix. If you don't the fronts won't be properly balanced with the other speakers.
Good luck. It can be a great way to have uncompromised 2-channel music sound quality and great HT too, all while only having one pair of front L&R speakers.