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2.1 tube pre with ht bypass?

Ok, so unwillingly i had to replace my parasound p5 due to the fact that it had an inherent imbalance that the parasound guys couldn’t address even after having it sent out for repairs twice. It also had other issues. I really liked how it sounded but I got tired of having the center image shifted waay to the right and having to compensate for it, which made the soundstage do peculiar things. What replaced it was an emotiva xsp-1 gen 2 which by all accounts was a superior pre, at least on paper and in fact, some things it does better but with my speakers (klipsch palladium p37f) the midrange is not a pleasant affair. So what I think I need is a tube pre with bass management and ht bypass. Does such a thing exist?? I’ve searched and searched to no avail. The rest of the system is emotiva xpa-2 gen2, schiit bifrost multibit (and other stuff that’s inconsequential on this thread) and that is unlikely to change.
lukaszwk
lukaszwk OP
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I wasn't sure if that was possible since no pre I owned had dual outs. I also need a way to integrate into ht. Is that possible without ht bypass? Actually I know it is but I never had a need to really look into it so my knowledge is limited.
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parsons
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I think this one would work extremely well unless I’m missing your requirements somehow. I have the integrated version and I love it.  Perhaps your "bass management" is what has me confused, but you can run your subs off of this even in HT bypass if that's what you mean.  If you're looking for internal filtering for bass output (i.e. For passsive subs or bi-amping) or internal EQ, then no, this isn't it.

http://www.primaluna-usa.com/dialogue-premium-preamplifier
lukaszwk OP
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I really want to stay with strictly 2 (if dual outs are existing) or 2.1 pre. I have a feeling that unnecessary circuits extend the signal path raising noise floor etc, etc. 
lukaszwk OP
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Yes! The primaluna looks like the ticket. By bass management I just mean that I'd prefer a dedicated sub out with passive x-over but the Luna is exactly what I'd need. Now if I could only find it second hand...
tgrisham
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As you probably know most subs have high level (speaker level) inputs and the sub sets the crossover. I prefer REL which lets the mains run full frequencies and you set the sub with its own volume and cut off. I’m using a Modwright tuned preamp. It’s has two RCA pre-outs which you could run to the sub or run your amp’s speaker outputs. I highly recommend Modwright. 
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