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Preamp with bypass/throughput

Hi all,
I've been browsing the classifieds for a couple weeks now looking for a good stereo/dual monaural preamp (~$1000 budget) with a bypass feature. I haven't had any luck keeping my eye out... are there any suggestions on what I should be after?
magneplanman
rlwainwright
1,901 posts
 
The Emotiva XSP-1 balanced differential preamp has gotten some favorable reviews. And it has HT bypass + a 5-year warranty:

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/xsp1

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roscoeiii
1,155 posts
 
There should be lots of options with either an HT bypass or Tape monitor capability. But these features may not be mentioned in the ads.
rdavwhitaker
173 posts
 
You might look for a used Cambridge Audio 840E either here or on eBay. Should be less than $1000, great sound, highly versatile, and a pass-through.
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