[mclsound]

Hi guys
I am on the hunt for a tube pre with true Home Theater bypass.I would prefer not to even have the pre on when watching movies.I know there are only a small few that do this but here is a list of what I am looking for in my pre.....
1  HT bypass(would prefer not to have pre on)
2  Minimum-2 sets of XLR inputs/outputs
3  Must be able to work well with big SS amps(Krell,ML,Classe,etc.)...I use a Krell 300s right now
4  Would prefer "Silver" colour not wire
5  phono option

I will ask you gentlemen with experience in tubes as I donnot have much experience here.I have read on a few with the bypass:
Cary SLP 05
VAC-?
I have tried a AR reference 2mk2 4yrs ago and honestly did not love it at all.I also tried a VAC Auricle and liked it which made me wonder about a little further up the chain(there is a VAC Renaissanse mk1 for sale locally)

So far I have leaned toward a Cary,but never heard one and not sure if it mates well with the Krell?
Any and all experiences would be appreciated.
thanks
john

[dminches]

You may want to consider the Modwright LS 36.5 which I believe meets most of your requirements.

There are a couple used ones available if the cost of a new one is out of your budget.

[ted_b]

My wonderful Modwright 36.5 dual mono two box is going for $4k to AC members.  It's listed over at the classifieds (Trading Post Circle).  The HT bypass (a must in my system) works beautifully and defaults to HT bypass when powered off.  I am the sole owner (a long time Modwright beta tester and one of Dan's oldest customers).  It shows as Sale Pending, but is still available since buyer is having funding issues.  I include several rectifier tube sets and the wonderful 6H30DR super tubes for the signal side.  PM if interested.

[JakeJ]

Wow!  Talk about delivery on a silver platter, there's at least one option that fills the bill quite nicely.  Sorry I have no input for the OP of value as my HT setup is a separate entity from my two-channel music rig.

[jtwrace]

Hi guys
I am on the hunt for a tube pre with true Home Theater bypass.I would prefer not to even have the pre on when watching movies.I know there are only a small few that do this but here is a list of what I am looking for in my pre.....
1  HT bypass(would prefer not to have pre on)
2  Minimum-2 sets of XLR inputs/outputs
3  Must be able to work well with big SS amps(Krell,ML,Classe,etc.)...I use a Krell 300s right now
4  Would prefer "Silver" colour not wire
5  phono option

I will ask you gentlemen with experience in tubes as I donnot have much experience here.I have read on a few with the bypass:
Cary SLP 05
VAC-?
I have tried a AR reference 2mk2 4yrs ago and honestly did not love it at all.I also tried a VAC Auricle and liked it which made me wonder about a little further up the chain(there is a VAC Renaissanse mk1 for sale locally)

So far I have leaned toward a Cary,but never heard one and not sure if it mates well with the Krell?
Any and all experiences would be appreciated.
thanks
john

I purchased a new SLP-05 a few years back and was very underwhelmed with it.