Audio Refinement Complete 'a' Integrated preouts

On the "alpha" version of the Audio Refinement Complete integrated amplifier, you have to hit the "AMP" button followed by the "STOP" button to activate the pre-amp outputs. A relay will click and you'll see a faint blue light under the front of the unit. Pressing the "STOP" button a second time will deactivate the pre-amp outputs. Not sure if this works on the pre-alpha version or not.

Here is the description from the manual. I quote directly, bad grammar, typos, and all.

"IR SENSOR AND PRE OUT INDICATOR: This sensor receives a signal from the remote handset, it also used for the function of indicating pre-out is enabled, as you press the "AMP" button on the remote control and then press "STOP" button, a light blue LED behind the acrylic under the panel will lit up, indicating that the per-out function is enabled. Pressing "STOP" button one more time will turn off the LED and return to the original state without pre-out."

"PRE-OUT: Pressing the remote control of "AMP" button, then press the "STOP" Button, after 3 minutes the pre out function will be enabled, the signal will through volume control and could supply to subwoofer or power amplifier."

Thank you all for your input. Now to just find the right amplifier....
Brett

I owned an Audio Refinement Complete integrated, enjoyed it very much... My unit did not have PRE OUTS...
Tim

I doubt you will significantly improve it by adding a power amp along with an extra cable, unless you need more power or the ability to drive low impedance speakers.

I own this lovely integrated and there is no pre out on mine. The beauty of this integrated is the synergy between amp and pre so it makes no sense to split them. My next move up the food chain would be Odyssey. That said this is a very formidable performer with the right speakers. I have this flowing to a pr. Joseph Audio monitors and it is musical and right. Do not sell this int. short it is hard to replace at many times it's cost.