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Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs

I am looking for preamps with dual XLR outputs to drive 2 separate stereo amps which are connected to 2 different speakers sets. My understanding is the Mola Mola Makua w/DAC and streaming board that is ROON READY can do this. It costs $20K and is my leading contender for my next preamp + DAC + streamer. I am going to output the signal to a Benchmark AHB2 amp + KEF LS50 speakers for one path. The other path is Luxman m900u amp + Yamaha NS 5000 speakers. My understanding is that turning off one of the amps stops the preamp from using that signal path. Perfect. I have heard all the components except the Mola Mola Makua so I will likely do a home trial on that.

My question is what other brands have an analog preamp with dual XLR outputs to do what I describe above? The preamp does not need to support an internal DAC. I could go for an external DAC like a LUMIN X1 or Denafrips Terminator.

BTW - if the Mola Mola Makua or any other brand cannot support my use case (I have been told it can). I will buy 1 preamp, such as the Benchmark LA4 to go to the AHB2 + LS50 system and also buy a DAC, such as Lumin X1,  to go direct to the Luxman + Yamaha system. Both speakers will be in the same room.
yyzsantabarbara
yyzsantabarbara OP
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@atmasphere What you wrote is very interesting. I would like to have a phone conversation with you when I have the cash to buy. I am inclined to get a SS preamp, but I some flexibility in this choice, maybe get both to have some great combinations in the pairings. I need to talk to understand a few things.

Getting very close to buying time. 

Thanks guys and gals who posted suggestions on this thread. I have more than enough options now.

gdnrbob
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@yyzsantabarbara ,
I can assure you Ralph and his staff will give you great advice.
Like I said, I owned both the MP-3 and now the MP-1.
Had I not moved to an Ayre KX-R, I wouldn't have known/cared about the difference between the two Atma preamps.
So, if your budget limits you, I would consider an MP-3 in a heartbeat.
-And, you can always upgrade when finances allow- like I did.
Bob
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lordrootman
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The new Michi Rotel P5 preamplifier has it 4-5k

http://www.rotel.com/product/p5
jackd
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@yyzsantabarbara 

I assume the STP-SE you are going to try is the Stage 2, as there is a pretty big difference between it and the standard version.
yyzsantabarbara OP
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@jackd Yes the full loaded version. I think it is just a little under $4k.
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