I have a H/K 630. It has a direct mode.

If you hit the "Stereo" button on the remote while listening to an analog input, it will cycle through 3 choices:

"Surround Off" (this IS the direct mode)
"Surround Off" with "DSP" indicator lit (uses bass management)
"5 Ch Stereo"

Hitting the "Stereo" button while playing a digital input will cycle through the last 2 choices only.

Last edited by Michael_A; 03/14/04 06:07 PM.
M- M60s/VP150/QS8s/SVS PC-Ultra/HK630 Sit down. Shut up. Listen.