Yes they have power inputs but certainly in the case of my 8000A there's no HT Bypass/processor mode or whatever you want to call it. There's no simple switch to change between integrated amp and power amp as found on the higher end Arcams etc
What is your budget. I think is about as near to entry level as you will get for brand new with HT bypass:
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Without reading the manual (and I really don't give enough of one to do that) I couldn't say for sure. But the 8000S, 8200A and 8300A all certainly have rotational control on the front for HT bypass - I've used it on them.
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I've a McIntosh MA5300 and that has HT- bypass. Very pleased with it.
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I use the Cyrus One, does a great job for me.
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Many amps and brands are missing here. I am searching the same thing, and I was glad to read some new options.
One of the most interesting for me are the Hegel integrated amps. Starting with the H90 up to the H590. And they all sound very dynamic and both detailed in stereo imaging.
Another nice brand is Peachtree with for example the Nova 150 or 300.
A bit pricier is Primare. All HT bypass capable and also Class D like the Nova’s. The i35 sound astonishing.
There are many others, even tube amps like the Primaluna Evo 200.
But you don’t have to look that far. Even more down to earth brands like Yamaha, starting with the AS1100 or Marantz and Denon offer integrated amps with HT bypass.
I hope many other members add more option. Looking forward to it...
No mention of budget? I'm delighted with my Denon PMA-2500NE with HT Bypass. Excellent amp.
You could just buy (or build) a source selector switch and then you have the choice of any integrated amp. I built my own so I can use my floorstanders with a stereo amp or as fronts with my avr at the flick of a switch. Could even be automated using relays (my original intent for my switch).
My budget is max €2500.
Love the looks of the 2500NE.
How is it’s stereo imaging performance? I did not yet had the chance to hear it somewhere.
Is the HT input selectable by remote? For me it is important that I can ‘program’ it on my Harmony remote.