Dumb question HT bypass

@maxwave  - It would be the same with an AVR. The front L&R pre-outs form the AVR connect to the HT bypass inputs on the integrated amp (or pre-amp/amplifier separates). Only difference is that AVRs don't have XLR, only single ended RCA pre-outs.

I've done it several times over the years. Works fine and is a good way to have a no compromise 2-channel system, with added HT capabilities.

@reubent 

You are right.
Also, I was confused regarding ´´ pre out ´´  and ´´ power out ´´
I know how to do it ; but I am not the best to explain it : like sex :-)

THAT is why it is so confusing. I, like most (maybe not here at Agon) have only an AVR for surround and a preamp for stereo. This was stated in the original post. Any alternative setups cannot contribute to any illuminative answers and only tend to cloud up the issue. They are best ignored. 
At least for dummies.

maxwave
Please do not even attempt to explain how adding complexity makes 2 channel reproduction sound better. "Sugar" free for me.
I rescind my query for that.

I do appreciate any knowledge gleaned and I WAS successful in a good use (for me) of the HT function on the pre. Without connecting it to the surround system.

I prefer to keep them seperate in the same room.

fuzztone, I think you had the answer in the post by reubent immediately following your original post. The sound quality of the front LR will depend on the quality of the DAC in the AVR. I doubt your contention that most who have an AVR also have a preamp (and presumably an amp) for stereo, but maybe so.

Why scold maxwave? I don’t understand the point of your penultimate paragraph, and if your ultimate paragraph is true why the OP in the first place?

The setup outlined by reubent works well. I use a processor and XLR cables rather than an AVR and RCA cables, but the principle is the same.