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Multiple output preamps?

Hello everyone,
I know that McIntosh preamps have two or three sets of outputs (one main and others switched), but are there any other brands that do this? I often see preamps that can have both balanced and unbalanced mains on at the same time but I want the extra set to be switchable so I can have different systems running on the same preamp and listen to them independantly. Two switchable and one main would be cool (a la McIntosh C2200). Tubes or SS. Thanks! Arthur
aball
zoya
120 posts
 
Aball, I'm just very curious because I have a McIntosh and like it very much. What are you looking for in other brands that Mac doesn't have? I am wondering - what am I missing?
nighthawk
259 posts
 
The Rowland Synergy IIi has two balanced outputs, but both are always active. I'm curious, why do you need a switched output? Can't you achieve what you want by only turning on the power amp you want to listen to?

Another possibility is to get a power amp with a gain control - an old Mac perhaps :), and use a tape output on the preamp. On some preamps, like the Rowland, you can select a different source to route to the tape out than to the pre-outs.
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kr4
3,651 posts
 
The SF LineX series have 4 outputs, 2 RCA and 2 XLR, all simultaneously active.
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