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Preamps with HT pass through?

I am looking into preamps with a home theater pass through function, to send the HT processor signal straight through the preamp unchanged, to the main left/right channels of my Cary Cinema 5 amp. I have a preference for solid state preamps. I do not need a built in phono section, I will have an outboard phono pre unit. I am aware of the Cary CPA 1 and the new Cambridge Audio 840 preamp. Are there others that should be considered, at the under $2000.00 mark?
sanlanman
soix
9,456 posts
 
You probably know this, but unless there's a practical or convenience reason you don't necessarily need an HT passthrough. You can use any line level input on any preamp and just establish a "reference" volume level on the preamp when you set your HT levels. I used to use the 12:00 position to make it easy.

Obviously the benfit of this is that you can choose from any preamp available rather than just limiting yourself to preamps with the passthrough feature. Best of luck.
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
Jeff Rowland Capri.Beautiful piece of work.
rleff
1,065 posts
 
PSE-HL1 have ht bypass if you can find one used.
sanlanman OP
10 posts
 
Anything new, in preamps with HT bypass, worth considering coming out at this year's RMAF?
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
It is just over your budget and it is tube preamp.
Not exactly what you are looking for but definitely worth a look. It has HT by-pass. The unit does not have to be "ON" for this function to work so you save tube life in a long run. It is battery powered preamp - no noise, no power issues. And most importantly, it sound awesome.
Dodd battery powered preamp
Another place that sells it....for a bit less

Mariusz
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