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Preamps with Dual Main Out?

Greetings,
I am setting up a twin pair of Eminent Technology LFT-8a's (that's four speakers) as my main two channel speaker system.
I would like to run both of these pairs of speakers in passive biamped configuration, which necessitates my splitting the signal from the cd and either obtaining a second Audio Research LS-9 preamp to match mine, or a different (and hopefully comparable sonically) preamp with dual sets of main outputs rca.
I had a Meridian 501 at one time which did have the twin outputs, but frankly I will not step back down to that level again to obtain my objective (I feel that the AR is superior).
Any AR-like quality preamps with dual single ended outs? My budget is approx. $1,000 and I prefer to purchase used/audiogon.
Appreciate the suggestions.
douglas_schroeder

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douglas_schroeder OP
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Fantastic Help! How about a bit more insight as to picking a potential replacement pre?
(by the way, Rkeman, I'm already doing what you suggested! It's a great idea, which I'm using, but when I add my NEXT additional pair of LFT-8a speakers, I would ideally like to biamp them as well, which will require another whole set of four leads from preamp and four more amps...That's why I've got to expand my preamp outs somehow.)

Ok, great selections on pre's with dual main outs. Which of these pre's will sound the most like the Audio Research? I'd rather stick with solid state. And, I must have a remote.

Of these selections in above postings, which would be the killer replacement preamp?
douglas_schroeder OP
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Well, I found out that Rogue Audio has a 66 Magnum model, which has a selectable tape/2nd main output. Trip a switch inside the unit and wala, it becomes dual main out. I bought one used; decent enough price, but sure hope it sounds ok.
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