Does anyone play two pairs of speakers at the same time?

Has anyone heard the new Black Ice Audio F360 Tube Pre-amplifier? Designed by Jim Fosgate, it can create a stereo surround system. It has front and rear stereo outputs, stereo and mono sub woofer outs. Tone controls, a Dimension control and a back level control let you control the soundstage and tailor the system to your room.

I'm guessing you need a second amp for the rear speakers, or powered speakers?

I have an old integrated with two sets of speaker outs. Can play A, B, or A and B. Always thought of it being designed to power two different rooms. I haven't tried two sets of speakers in the same room...yet.

@canibefrank,
Of course you can be Frank. "Consider for a moment any beauty in the name Ralph."

I too am looking for a preamp. Yes the Freya has got some good recommendations here and elsewhere. But, I really want tone controls, and the soundstage control and extra outputs on the F360 are interesting. There's just not a lot of info or reviews out yet. I can't even find the manual.

 I would take Schiit over anything out of China.
Check the UnderwoodHiFi Black Friday deals for the Black Ice. 

@asvjerry, 
Thanks for your post. Know what you mean about live shows. I volunteer at a Folk/Americana acoustic series. Vocals and acoustic instruments are always reinforced. Bagpipes were a recent exception! Soundman is in a rear corner, so he'll usually walk to center during soundcheck. After the initial tweaking, most of the soundcheck issues are getting the on-stage monitors right for the performers. But yes, most all shows, except classical, are augmented. 

I'm not such a purist that I won't consider EQ, and maybe moderate not over the top surround. Hence the interest in the Fosgate pre. And I do want a pre with tone controls. Or, I'll add the Schiit Loki.

@canibefrank,

Black Ice F360 - Here's a link with some show videos and some pages from the manual on the SSX, EQ, and rear speaker functions.

https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/132188-black-ice-audio-jolida-f360-vacuum-tube-preamplifier-valve...