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Yeah. Unfortunately that unit will not work for HT bypass. Even if you tried to use the Zone 2 out, it would probably not have the DD and Atmos info on those lines. New AVR will be necessary.

If your AVR does not have pre outs, this is NOT possible. Everything (Atmos, DD etc) is processing inside of the AVR and then send (via pre out) to the external amp (through a preamps HT bypass- which just lets the signal pass right through as if it was not even there) What model AVR do you have?

Sorry all

Sorry if this is a duplicate thread, looked for one and only saw vinyl. so here is what I am listening to now: (FLAC on local server through Auralic Vega G1)

The only thing it’s passing though is the pre signal for L & R signals. Just as if the AVR was driving them directly. meaning, when HT bypass is active, the whole Atmos/DD etc sound goes through the Pre and the Marantz controls the amp directly. MSI it’s as if you don’t even have a 2ch system in the middle. make sense?

Hello from Buford GA. sorry to derail.

I went through NAD separates, Linn monoblocks, PSAudio Stellar pre/mono’s and settled on the Parasound by far the best sounding and has so much headroom. but the P6 is a jewel for someone who wants dual purpose. It has everything you need to dial in both setups. Also their gear is super quiet.

I have a Parasound P6 and which is a fantastic piece as it gives me HT bypass. when 2ch is going, it’s just source/pre/amp When HT is active, the Marantz controls the pre for direct feed to the amp. great for dual purpose setups. Also gives me a fantastic crossover and bass management. very happy with the Parasound gear.

I went the exact opposite of you. Started with ok speakers and went for higher end electronics off the bat. had 4 Linn monoblocks paired with Polk Lsim 705’s. Then upgraded the power to an Audioquest Niagara 1000. That changed a lot for me, I spent more on power than my speakers, but the results were very dramatic and impressive. then went for preamp/amp/source upgrades and then finally an Audioquest Niagara 5000. now finally I top it all off with the Cornwall’s. Lol!

Agreed. Not a bargain per se, but I’ll tell you. When I auditioned these, I also listened to a $10k pair or Monitor Audio towers that the store were gushing over saying they were the best for up to $20k+. They sounded really good, but they didn’t even move me. Track after track, I wasn’t feeling it. I came from Elac Adante’s which were great for me for a while. But became lifeless and sterile. As soon as they kicked on the CW’s, I was instantly moved. It has been quite some time since speakers (at least affordable to me) gave me emotions like that. Playing Black Sabbath Paranoid, I just could not stop listening. It was three songs in and I started to ask what kind of deal I could get. Fork in-done. so yes, not a bargain, but spending <$6k on speakers that brought more to the table than $10k+ ones might actually be frugal?

Thank You all. the Klipsch really changed the feel of my listening. They really are impressive for the $$

I bet that JC-5 sounds glorious

Okki Nokki user here for two plus years. Simple vacuum setup as above, but has an aluminum chassis which I thought would last better than the composites of other manufacturers. Definitely worth having one if you own a collection

Would like to add my new two cents to the mix here. Lots of audio pals told me I would want to dump the SS when I got the CW IV’s, but I am in heaven with the 6+\- pure class A that the A21+ Parasound puts out. It never sounds harsh, even waaaay up. And low listening has the most transparent effect I have ever owned. They just disappear. The Parasound gear is really nice and when fed good power (20amp Dedicated/ AQ Hurricane/ AQ Niagara) you really get the best out of any speaker. Combine this with the efficiency of the CW’s, great source and tubes become a distant friend. Had tubes, loved them, would stay with this combo and be happy for a very long time. But then again, I do have a sickness.

Thank You very much.

Can’t seem to post from my photo library. Says files are larger than 2mb but has no option to reduce size?

Good evening all proud owner (for about 3 weeks now) of CW IV’s. Funny reading through this thread and just seeing the maturation of the understanding that most go through switching from an inefficient monitor (or even floorstanding) setup. I knew from reading that break in was absolutely necessary here. I too have a dual purpose system so left the sub (SB16U) in the mix but have dialed it down to 40hz and lower DB for a great bottom fill. Movies are obviously cranked and setup differently. my amazement with these speakers is how engaging they are. I have had some decent sets along my journey but nothing has ever pulled me into the performance like these. paired with Parasound A21+ and P6 along with Auralic Vega G1 and AQ Niagara with all the wiring. incredibly revealing but not sterile. very happy.