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Mcintosh MA-7900 home theater bypass with subs - not doable?

I acquired the MA-7900 and would like to use it in HT bypass mode.  I have my front mains and two subs (via Pre Outs) hooked up to the Mcintosh.  I want the front speakers AND subs to work on HT bypass, but can only get the front mains to work.  The subs will not play in "Passthru" mode.  

Does anyone know a work around to this or is this just a product of the amps age?  My Anthem has HT bypass for subs and mains.  
dtximages
dtximages OP
350 posts
 
Yes that's my issue.. I did get the FRONT's to work.. The manual says nothing about a subwoofer so I was hoping there was a way to do it.  
hgeifman
2,108 posts
 
Please call McIntosh direct for assistance or a McIntosh retailer. 
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natev305
8 posts
 

Did this ever get resolved? If so how as I have a 7900 coming and hope to do the same….? Thank you

dtximages OP
350 posts
 

I ended up not trying it but I think the answer was to use the pre outs.

fiesta75
1,378 posts
 

I think the preamp outputs will work. Have you thought about high level inputs to the subs and bypass EQ when listening in stereo?

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