Hi.
Hegel P 30
Expensive when bought new.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649406295-hegel-p30-preamplifier/
Hegel P 30
Expensive when bought new.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649406295-hegel-p30-preamplifier/
Hi. Hegel P 30 Expensive when bought new. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649406295-hegel-p30-preamplifier/ |
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I'm the OP---- re kalali's apt comment: Many of the preamps suggested do not have 4 sets of outputs. kalali is correct: that configuration is indeed rare. My PS Audio PCA-2 does have two pairs of XLR and two pairs of RCA outputs, which I use to drive two main amps [separately] and two pairs of sub-amps. However, it does not have two pairs of XLR inputs, but only one.... thus my search. In any event, thanks for all the suggestions.... they are much appreciated. |
I meant 4 pairs of outputs.... 2 pairs XLR, 2 pairs RCA, i.e. the configuration on my current PS Audio PCA-2.... What I want to add to my system is a preamp with at least two pairs of XLR inputs, so that I can drive a Denafrips Pontus and an Oppo Sonica via their XLR outputs. Again, thanks for all the suggestions. |
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FWIW, the McIntosh C50 features 2 pair of XLR inputs, 7 pair of RCA inputs, 1 pair of MC RCA inputs, 1 pair of MM RCA inputs, 3 pair of XLR outputs, 3 pair of RCA outputs and an RCA external processor loop (1 pair in + 1 pair out). There are also 5 digital inputs: 2 TOSLINK, 2 SPDIF and 1 USB. XLR and RCA inputs (except phono and processor) are all user-assignable. Sounds to me like that might cover all your bases and then some. C47 and C48 are more compact alternatives that also offer 2 pair of XLR inputs and 2 pair of XLR outputs along with multiple RCA I/O pairs. If you want to add HT capability, MX135, 136, 150 and 151 also meet or exceed your minimum numbers. The MX range is physically quite large, though. All are more-or-less readily available used. Surf around and you'll for sure find what you want. Good luck and happy hunting! |
Right, timlub.... Sorry for the reaction. And you are correct.... several of the other responders also recommended preamps with only one set of XLR inputs. I am sure that the Ambrosia is a fine preamp. The Mac C47 does meet the criteria, however it is out of my price range. I appreciate your contribution to my search. the more preamps I look at, the better. Best wishes...... DZ |
“The Mac C47 does meet the criteria, however it is out of my price range” Actually, if you look at the C47 carefully, it looks like the two pairs of the XLR outputs are shared with the two pairs of the RCA unbalanced outputs which seems to imply that you can only use one or the other and not both at the same time. So technically it has three outputs one of which is “fixed” similar to a “tape out” loop connection. If you need four independent outputs all of which controlled by the volume control, then you’ll need to look further. |