Whats diff between. Ht bypass vs using a passive connection-unity gain


Some preamp manuf adverise ht bypass, and some say u can use a passive output(unity gain).

whats is difference in terms of connectivity and how wiring is handled inside preamp?
jumia
The Musical Fidelity A5 int amp I used to own had HT Bypass and it completely bypasses the preamp section so that not even preouts have any signal on them.  

This was useful in my set up to integrate a single sub for both HT and Music
What jperry said:  The words "home theatre" are not in the owner's manual for the Schiit Freya.
Drussell, whats your point?
schiit markets device as a home theatre bypass solution per specific wording to this effect on their website.  The manual is not the whole story.  They have a problem in my view.  I will be scrapping my freya soon.
You should return it during the free trial period instead of “scrapping” it.

I recommend that  emergingsoul do the same.

I hope you have better luck with your next purchase
Free trial expired by now and a hassle.  I will pack it away and let my heirs discover it someday or will leave it to an out of favor family member. I will mark it with a huge warning label.   Just sad that schiit can not resolve this serious issue.