If you keep the ELXs the best option to power them is a standard 2-ch rack mount power amplifier, but you still won't have stereo sound with that mixer.
I understand why you might like those EV speakers, I own a bunch of different models myself and they sound great but mine are all self powered. There are very good reasons why this type of speaker is so popular now, they're so easy to use... it's even possible to connect a DJ controller directly to these in some cases. And these boxes don't just include a power amp, they also include custom DSP that delivers better performance and protection than is possible with outboard equipment. I also don't understand why those powered box mixers are even available anymore, the one you have is a perfect example of how limited they are so I definitely do not think you should buy another. If you buy another mixer make it small console style like the Mackie Pro FX8, this has all the tools you might need for connecting microphones and stereo sources and also has balanced XLR outputs for driving power amplifiers and powered speakers.
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Another question is: what is the point of a RCA to TRS cable then? are there cases where both the RCA cables attach to a mono output?
There are places where that cable could be used(to insert a device into an effects loop) but connecting a stereo source to a mixer isn't one of them.
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