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Preamp with two volume controls?

 

Anyone familiar with a preamp that has 2 volume controls. Currently I use 2 Mcintosh C50 preamps in my system. One is for the 2 MC252 amps and 1 used as a volume control for my 3 SVS subs and an Anthem STR amp. The extreme differences in how bass is recorded in new verses old recordings and the wide range in low frequency mastering in the many styles of music I listen to has led me to look for different ways to rectify these issues. What I am doing works pretty well, but I would love to have a more direct method. Thanks in advance.

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elliottbnewcombjr
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You might think about how this 21 band equalizer, separate L and R could help you.

It is also a line level source selector if that is any benefit, sometimes placement location makes that useful even if it duplicates existing line selector

 

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dweller
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I believe Pass Labs made a totally dual mono preamp (XP-30) to the point where each channel has its own head unit which shares a common power supply (3 boxes in all).

Could the Hi-Fi maker in FLA be VAC?

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noromance
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I'm confused or you're confused. 2 preamps give you 2 x 2 channels. A preamp with 2 volume controls gives you 1 x 2 channels but with separate left and right control. 

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ohlala
1,242 posts
 

JL Audio CR1 crossover has a sub/satellite balance control.

 

btw, The lamm L1 has three volume controls!  

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