XiangSheng 728A

is there any difference between the 2 knob and multi knob versions?

Where did you get this new version? I am thinking about getting one in black to use part time in my system. Would you say the output gain of this preamp is high, average or low? What is the difference between the high and low outputs?

I have no idea why I read every post here.  I think my brain just got dumber.

Well, my McIntosh integrated has four knobs, so there.

 Two knobs are better than one. My Audio Research Ref 5se has two knobs.

Jaybe,
You're a funny guy..

Next time I need a low-knob-count pre I’ll keep this one in mind.

The special things is the "2 knob" part. I also wonder if Schiit is taking any biz away from the "overseas" tube preamp market…a California made Freya lists for 700 bucks and works really well although it has only one knob. 

Why don't you tell us why it's so special and what it compares with.