How about this:
Run the low level out from the front channel of your HT processor/receiver into an input (Tuner/DVD/AUX) of your two channel pre amplifier. Run the output of the 2 channel pre amp to the power amp that feeds your front speakers.
When you want to run HT switch the 2 channel system to the input you fed the output of the HT fronts. The 2 channel pre will have your HT system as one input and you can add your turntable/CD/DAC ... etc for 2 channel audio. It adds a little signal path to the HT system but it's probably not that much sonic degradation. I just added a tubed pre with HT bypass in the front of my HT system and it's nothing short of incredible. In fact - thatÂ’s what the whole HT/Bypass is for ... the only advantage is my system has no added signal path.
In addition I ran the digital out of my DVD transport into the HT processor and the analog to the 2 channel system (my DVD allows switching between outputs) so I can run one transport on the two systems. It showed me just how good the 2 channel system is ... and it's incredible. I can still enjoy movies on the HT system with the same unit.
You can maybe sell the two amps and get an upgrade .... or if you really love the 2 channel amp consider a solid 2 channel soundstage like the Modwright SWL 9.0. (with HT bypass) Dan Wright has made me a tube lover for life ... I cant put it into words but I posted a month ago because I was unhappy with my HT sound. I ended up reading the reviews of the SWL 9.0 and thought I would give it a try. I'm hooked!
My system has been reborn and it's like I got 2000 new CD's to listen to! The best part is I dont have to have 2 systems ... it works, and I suggest you give it a try.
Run the low level out from the front channel of your HT processor/receiver into an input (Tuner/DVD/AUX) of your two channel pre amplifier. Run the output of the 2 channel pre amp to the power amp that feeds your front speakers.
When you want to run HT switch the 2 channel system to the input you fed the output of the HT fronts. The 2 channel pre will have your HT system as one input and you can add your turntable/CD/DAC ... etc for 2 channel audio. It adds a little signal path to the HT system but it's probably not that much sonic degradation. I just added a tubed pre with HT bypass in the front of my HT system and it's nothing short of incredible. In fact - thatÂ’s what the whole HT/Bypass is for ... the only advantage is my system has no added signal path.
In addition I ran the digital out of my DVD transport into the HT processor and the analog to the 2 channel system (my DVD allows switching between outputs) so I can run one transport on the two systems. It showed me just how good the 2 channel system is ... and it's incredible. I can still enjoy movies on the HT system with the same unit.
You can maybe sell the two amps and get an upgrade .... or if you really love the 2 channel amp consider a solid 2 channel soundstage like the Modwright SWL 9.0. (with HT bypass) Dan Wright has made me a tube lover for life ... I cant put it into words but I posted a month ago because I was unhappy with my HT sound. I ended up reading the reviews of the SWL 9.0 and thought I would give it a try. I'm hooked!
My system has been reborn and it's like I got 2000 new CD's to listen to! The best part is I dont have to have 2 systems ... it works, and I suggest you give it a try.