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Preamps with Dual Main Out?

Greetings,
I am setting up a twin pair of Eminent Technology LFT-8a's (that's four speakers) as my main two channel speaker system.
I would like to run both of these pairs of speakers in passive biamped configuration, which necessitates my splitting the signal from the cd and either obtaining a second Audio Research LS-9 preamp to match mine, or a different (and hopefully comparable sonically) preamp with dual sets of main outputs rca.
I had a Meridian 501 at one time which did have the twin outputs, but frankly I will not step back down to that level again to obtain my objective (I feel that the AR is superior).
Any AR-like quality preamps with dual single ended outs? My budget is approx. $1,000 and I prefer to purchase used/audiogon.
Appreciate the suggestions.
douglas_schroeder
tobias
1,534 posts
 
My Klyne SK-5A has dual outs, one set inverted.
gary17
18 posts
 
ARC LS2BMKII has dual balanced main out, one single ended main out and one tape loop single ended out. I have one in your price range if interested. See www.arcdb.ws/LS2/ARC_LS2BRMKII_Back.JPG
hepl
147 posts
 
Linn preamps. The Wakonda has two sets and the Kairn has three.
rkeman
66 posts
 
Why not simply use a Y-splitter from the output of the preamp to create the four outputs for the amplifiers? As long as the preamplifier can drive the load (the input impedance of the amplifiers will drop by half) it should present no problem. Give it a try before throwing in the towel on your current preamp. Most preamplifiers with multiple sets of outputs simply use a parallel circuit (electically equivalent to the Y-splitter) and provide no additional buffering circuitry anyway. Good luck!
douglas_schroeder OP
1,824 posts
 
Fantastic Help! How about a bit more insight as to picking a potential replacement pre?
(by the way, Rkeman, I'm already doing what you suggested! It's a great idea, which I'm using, but when I add my NEXT additional pair of LFT-8a speakers, I would ideally like to biamp them as well, which will require another whole set of four leads from preamp and four more amps...That's why I've got to expand my preamp outs somehow.)

Ok, great selections on pre's with dual main outs. Which of these pre's will sound the most like the Audio Research? I'd rather stick with solid state. And, I must have a remote.

Of these selections in above postings, which would be the killer replacement preamp?
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