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I'd be really surprised if modes 1 and 3 weren't "through" modes with no digital processing.

Well went ahead and purchased the 325 (got a great price for one in Canada), thanks for all the info. Looking forward to hooking it up this weekend, and will post my thoughts.

Found this:

"In the AVR 7200 and AVR 525, the Triple Crossover system is extended to also function with the analog 8-channel direct inputs provided for connection to a DVD-Audio or SACD player. Both units offer the option of passing signals from a DVD-Audio or SACD player through a "bypass" mode or digitizing them so that the Triple Crossover system may be used. This is critical for achieving optimal sonic performance when the units are used in conjunction with a player that does not have internal bass management and redirection. The new Harman Kardon receivers are among the very few that offer this level of complete bass management."

So it sounds like the Bass management can indeed be bypassed in the 525. I went with the 325, since its cheaper, and I am using full range speakers anyways so the DVD-A/SACD bass management not that big of an issue with me.