I’m not 100% positive but I think for what you are trying to do only the parasound p6 or anthem str will actually do what you want. I believe they have HT bypass for the RL speakers as well as subwoofers. I had the P5 not the P6 and found it really to be not much better than the marantz prepro I used for HT in regards to 2 channel music. The anthem STR is probably my vote out of the 4 because it has the features you want and will sound better than the parasound but it is over double the price.
Stereo Preamp suggestion
I intend adding a Stereo preamp with HT bypass and subwoofer out to my setup below
KEF R900 mains
KEF R600C Center
KEF T301 surround
Pair of SVS SB3000 Subs
Mains are connected to Parasound A21+ poweramp and the rest is connected to Marantz AVR 7011.
Im looking to get a stereo preamp with HT bypass so as to enhance the music listening experience.
Any thoughts on which brand/model of preamp I could go for considering that I want the subs also to be activated while listening to music.
I am looking at the following models of Stereo Preamp:
1. Parasound P6
2. Parasound JC2BP
3. Anthem STR
4. Rotel 1590 MkII
KEF R900 mains
KEF R600C Center
KEF T301 surround
Pair of SVS SB3000 Subs
Mains are connected to Parasound A21+ poweramp and the rest is connected to Marantz AVR 7011.
Im looking to get a stereo preamp with HT bypass so as to enhance the music listening experience.
Any thoughts on which brand/model of preamp I could go for considering that I want the subs also to be activated while listening to music.
I am looking at the following models of Stereo Preamp:
1. Parasound P6
2. Parasound JC2BP
3. Anthem STR
4. Rotel 1590 MkII