With poor AVR LSI performance measurements and the growing interest in HT Bypass, I would like to see the Parasound P6 Pre and 200 Integrated which IMO have better HT Bypass function implementation than most products.
Parasound's approach includes bypass input for the 2 L,R channels as well as for the sub output from an AVR/Processor and adjustable analog bass management for those who are so inclined. The P6 functions in Bypass mode by default when powered off to simplify things. Also interested how the Class D Pascal amps in the integrated measure up. While the Dacs may not be top flight, I would accept 'good enough'. You can always add an outboard DAC but the functionality looks appealing. These units could help in simplifying HT Bypass and Bass management which with most other producst are going to require some sort of work around or additional boxes to implement correctly. The Hint 6 and 200 Pre take similar approaches.
Parasound's approach includes bypass input for the 2 L,R channels as well as for the sub output from an AVR/Processor and adjustable analog bass management for those who are so inclined. The P6 functions in Bypass mode by default when powered off to simplify things. Also interested how the Class D Pascal amps in the integrated measure up. While the Dacs may not be top flight, I would accept 'good enough'. You can always add an outboard DAC but the functionality looks appealing. These units could help in simplifying HT Bypass and Bass management which with most other producst are going to require some sort of work around or additional boxes to implement correctly. The Hint 6 and 200 Pre take similar approaches.