Do you integrate a stereo preamp with HT system?


Which stereo preamp do u use and is switching between stereo and HT use inconvenient?

i like to switch back and forth and ease of switching is very important. Tube preamps are a challenge as high end preamps limit their remote functionality. So family use is problematic cause they are lazy as they like full finctionality of a remote.

i may have to go to a ss preamp as they offer full functional remotes but i would miss tubes.
jumia
jumia, I use an Ayre DX-5 DSD disc player, KX-5 preamp, and Bryston SP 3 processor.  I use the Ayre remote to select the by-pass input and the Bryston remote to control volume for the surround complex.  It's really very simple.
ilikewcrb, it does not. The Ayre magic is the music just seems to flow as though there is no technology reproducing it. That’s true also of the C-5xeMP CD/SACD player I’ve had for years, my first taste of the Ayre sound that got me hooked.  Mechanically it's silent.

      Mechanical noise is an interesting issue, my gear for my music system is right next to my LP, that woukd not be welcomed, thanx for that thought
Primaluna models are tubed and have H/T bypass but no 12V trigger so there would be some getting off the couch issues (a deal breaker for most families lol).

I have my music setup in a separate room. I gave up on the idea of a simple, easy to use combo system. HT pre amps tend to be the weak link.