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New Pre-Pro or Pre with HT by-pass

I have just purchased a pair of Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grands. They will replace Paradigm Studio 100 v2.
I have an EAD processor,which has served me well but I wonder
do the newer processors work better for HT and 2 Ch.

Should I get a better pre-pro -Primare, Arcam, or
keep my EAD and get a good Pre with HT by-pass. Any comments
from you that have crossed this bridge.

Regards
JT
thomasjrt
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kr4
3,424 posts
 
There are pre/pros with analog bypass.

Kal
robertwillis
6 posts
 
A really good pre with HT by-pass is the way that I went. I am presently using a Bel Canto preamp and it has much better 2ch SQ than my Krell Showcase.
thomasjrt OP
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Thanks for the responses. I think going with a pre with HT
pass will be the route I take. I have done a llittle research on Audio Research SP 16 and VTL 5.5 I believe both are tubes
and Primare Pre 30. All around $2,000 or less. Any comments
on these Pre's with HT pass-through.

Thanks
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