Does such a beast exist?

look at the quads they are nice pieces

Linn (LK1)

Prpixel, I have the p8 and it has R L pre out. I use that for my two jm labs subs. It also has a home theater pass through on input 3. This works perfectly for my setup. I have an Arcam AV8 pre/pro that is a good 2 channel performer but the p8 is leagues above.

I second the Nuforce P8. This is a raging steal with no teething problems one might associate with a new product from a new firm. Incredible value.

Electra-Print, Space Tech Labs, Goldpoint, and Welborne Labs are some other options. All are passive designs and can be customized to meet your needs. Well within your budget too.

The nuforce sounds interesting. For about $200 more you can get the 50WPC integrated, It has no balanced outputs, but being an integrated, I could get rid of my monoblocks and simplify my rig. I don't really want to part with my amps, though. Luminous Audio sounds like a good idea. I think I'll email Tim and see what he has to say. I also noticed that Goldpoint Audio makes a small passive pre with two balanced outs. I could use an adapter to convert one to SE to drive my sub.

Thanks for all the replies,

I would say if anyone makes one Cyrus does. Unfortunately they're quite rare on 'gon, though a bit more common on ebay.

Cyrus makes some really nice stuff, that's somewhat underrated.

You can ask Jeff to adapt output for you from his quite excellent PLC passive Sonic Euphoria.

Hope this helps

Nuforce P-8 preamp is 1.75"H x 8.5"W x 16" deep, includes 1 set of single-ended and one set of balanced outputs, and retails for $1095. You can see the P-8 at nuforce.com in the products section.

Luminous Audio-Axiom preamp. Contact Tim at Luminous he can probably make one for you with two outputs.

Some of the older Bent Audio transformer volume controls were setup that way.

Dave

Cyrus Vxs maybe?

Forgot to mention price limit. $750 or less.

Thanks,