Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 preamplifier

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I've been looking for a stereo pre-amp with bass output ("2.1"). On my short list is this preamp, and also a Parasound.

The initial plan, after listening to Floyd Toole's lectures on Youtube, is to send the stereo to a pair of JPB LSR308 powered speakers and a mono sub signal to an older powered HSU sub. Inputs would be TV, DVD/CD from an older Oppo unit (but sticking to 2 channels plus sub), maybe a tuner and probably a turntable.
In reading about 2.1 set ups I read somewhere, no I can't remember where or the details, that in some situations you will get no bass. Mono summed bass situation? Maybe this was using HT Bypass?

So basic questions: does this preamp have any issue with getting no bass with some uses? Is it a good choice for my needs?
Bonus: Have I drunk the cool-aide regarding Mr. Toole's reporting?
Thank you.

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Topic - Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 preamplifier - SmokeTest 00:58:24 06/15/16 (2)

RE: Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 preamplifier - Awe-d-o-file 14:36:07 06/16/16 (0)

RE: Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 preamplifier - rkeman 13:02:43 06/15/16 (0)

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