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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?
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mrjstark
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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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