The MF A308 does have HT bypass. It's aux 2, labeled HT Direct on the rear. Front L&R preout of a HT receiver input to aux 2, then the A308's volume control is bypassed leaving the HT receiver to control the volume. I also have a MF A308 Integrated.
Surround Processor/Receiver for HT addition to 2 ch system
Girlfriend moves in, have to integrate previously separate HT and 2 channel systems into one. Current low end Denon HT receiver has no pre-outs (I was stunned to discover), so I need a new processor/HT receiver to drive just the center at the moment, and likely rears when I purchase some. My current 2 channel system consists of Focal 927be and a Musical Fidelity A308 Integrated (which does not have a HT bypass).
Most of these receiver units are so "feature rich" with tons of inputs and flashy digital functionality that I'm afraid the DACs/sound quality will suffer. All I really care about is the DAC and ability to pre-out to my 2 channel system.
I'm hoping to not spend more than $1k, preferably pre-owned. Any thoughts on a receiver or processor I should consider?
Most of these receiver units are so "feature rich" with tons of inputs and flashy digital functionality that I'm afraid the DACs/sound quality will suffer. All I really care about is the DAC and ability to pre-out to my 2 channel system.
I'm hoping to not spend more than $1k, preferably pre-owned. Any thoughts on a receiver or processor I should consider?
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