it was my first hi-fi pre!! I got it in 1990. It has balanced outs I think. Mine still works--remote too. I had it paired with a Sony TA-N55ES power amp. This combo got me through college--I drove them hard. I also used it with an Adcom GFA 535II which is a little 60 watter. sounded pretty good. I want to say that pre retailed for $500 when new in 1990. I still think it is a fairly good little pre. It is now in my garage system.
Pepe