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Old 01-12-2019, 07:40 PM
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I done know why it just cant be turned off?
It would be in bypass mode from Foundation.

I would only turn on pre amp when in use.
Let me know?

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I wish it was that easy.

Most preamps with HT Bypass need to physically be turned on, even when watching movies, TV, etc., from your processor.

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Old 01-13-2019, 02:12 PM
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That most certainly narrows down choices when looking for tube pre amp.
Lucky I asked.
Had no idea at this.

What is the function called?

Thank you,

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That most certainly narrows down choices when looking for tube pre amp.
Lucky I asked.
Had no idea at this.

What is the function called?

Thank you,

MBL 12
No special name for that function. Just reference the owners manual or contact the manufacturer asking if the preamp needs to be powered on for HT Bypass use.

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Old 01-13-2019, 09:33 PM
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Perfect!

I think I will ask about the Modwright Line Stage.

Thank you.

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Old 01-15-2019, 09:54 AM
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..The sound is so much better coming from Oppo DAC.
Now do you believe me? The Foundation is not very good as a DAC/pre for 2ch music. I called it mid-fi. However, as a multi-channel HT processor I'm very happy with it.
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Old 01-15-2019, 01:05 PM
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Not yet!

I do not even have it properly set up correctly.
Waiting for my Krell expert to come over to set it up.

Am just asking about options so I could use a tube pre amp for a different SQ.



I do agree with the other poster that Mid Fi is not a good choice of terms.

Only time will tell how I feel about the SQ in 2 channel mode.

It is always nice to have options though.

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Old 01-19-2019, 07:57 AM
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I've had quite a few good DAC's here sitting side-by-side over the years, quite often it can be difficult to reliably pick one from the other. All of those I put in the Hi-Fi category. However, I can pick the Foundation every time when being used for 2ch. There is no confusing it from any of my other DAC's. So it copped the Mid-Fi label (relative to the others). Mine is an original non-4K, and I've owned it longer than any other processor (Parasound Halo, Halcro SSP, Yamaha etc).
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Old 01-20-2019, 07:31 PM
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fair enough.

I have the 4K Foundation.
I am sure the DAC is the same as yours.

The foundation seems to be just what I was looking for as far as an AV processor goes.
Do not want to replace it.


Am still waiting to get my room treatment completed but am still looking into options.

Looks like my best option is to look again for a LS Pre amplifier with HT mode.

Would you happen to have any recommendations?

I just heard the top line Linn DAC and Pre amp.
Way out of my price range but it did quite few things I have never heard before.
Was quite impressed to say the least.
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Old 01-22-2019, 09:12 AM
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Looks like my best option is to look again for a LS Pre amplifier with HT mode.

Would you happen to have any recommendations?
You are contemplating your options for a DAC with a built-in pre and HT bypass? Or separates?
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Old 01-22-2019, 02:11 PM
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Great Question!

My original plan was to get separate pre amplifier with HT Bypass mode and add an external DAC.
This way I could easily compare DAC's.
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