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HT Preamp INTEGRATED with 2 channel PRE?????

I am hoping this isn't as difficult as it seems. As with most people in the world, I am trying to integrate a 2 channel system with my home theater. I am currently using
a McIntosh MX-132, fine in theater and 2 channel, but not great in either. I think the Lexicon processor are a notch above all others in HT but suck in 2 channel. I would like to use the Lexicon for HT and a good tube for 2 channel.
I will be using a nice 2 channel amp for BOTH music AND HT, and will have an additional 3 channel amp for center and surround when in that mode.

The question:

HOW CAN I HOOK THIS UP? Options?

Thanks in advance,
Dan
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kgproperties
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Seth has the right idea. I have gone even one step further by using a passive attenuator (instead of an active preamp) with multipal inputs, one of which is connected to the front left & front right outputs of a Cal Audio SSP-2500 surround processor / preamp. You keep your 2-channel system pristine, and get awesome results for HT.
Have fun!
Ken G.
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