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SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs

I vertically bi-amp; I am looking for recommendations on fully balanced pre-amps that offer the ability to have 2 simultaneous balanced outputs. I am look for a full balanced circuit (some call this quad-balanced I believe).

Currently, I've been using a Classe CP-700 with excellent results for over a year and half. I like the Classe's build quality, separate power supply, air, clarity, imaging, musicality, etc...very much.

What other SS or Tube pre-amps offer dual-balanced outputs
with great imaging and other desirable sonic attributes?

Thanks!
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zephyr24069 OP
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Good idea....I'll get to this as soon as I can assemble the info. If those of you can contribute what you know, I'll fix the list. BTW, Classe and Esoteric are both dual-mono and fully balanced from input to output. Thanks!
cappuccino
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Here are some more preamps having dual balanced output capabilities:

Cary slp05 (on special order)
Jeff Rowland Concerto (std)
Jeff Rowland Criterion (std)
pedrillo
560 posts
 
Where's that list?
Just kidding, but I am curious to know.
dcstep
1,518 posts
 
The Jeff Rowland Design Group Capri is a bargain with dual balanced outputs.

Dave
moonguy
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Zephyr,

I used to own the Simaudio P-5 and now have the 5.3 pre.Although the P-5 was an excellent pre , the new 5.3 is much better and is even sonically better than the LE version of the P-5. The best thing is that the price is much cheaper than the previous P-5.

According to Simaudio going to the P-7 would give you an added 15% sound enhancement but at a substancially higher cost. Hope this helps.

Cheers
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