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Wyred STP-SE vs high end tube pre?

Has anyone replaced a high end tube pre with a Wyred STP-SE and been satified with the performance? I am considering replacing an Air Tight ATC2 in order to gain the HT bypass. The reports sound promising (don't they always). I am aware of the tube pre's that offer HT bypass (Cary SLP-05, McIntosh, 4300, ARC, etc). Was looking at the Wyred as a potential way to save some $ and get equivalent level of performance.
I am using MC-402 amp for L-R for home theater application and Viva Aurora SET for 2 channel. Thanks for any insights.
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You're wanting to replace a very well respected $9000.00 preamp with a $2000.00 preamp just to get a HT bypass?While the W4S stuff is pretty well regarded in the audio community,I think this would be a major move backwards.
Just my thoughts.I'm sure there are some folks who will disagree.Good luck.
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