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Pre-amp with balanced suggestions?

I'm looking to add a pre-amp to my setup. I've been 100% computer audio for awhile, but have a turntable that I need to integrate now.

I need something with balanced in and out, and I don't need a phono stage in the pre (I have a nice outboard phono pre).

I'm looking for something under $3000 used, transparency, detail, and holographic imaging are my priorities. Something that adds color is not what I want, just neutral and clean.

So what might you suggest?
vapor1
vapor1 OP
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Great suggestions guys, really appreciate it ... although I can't say it's made my decision any easier :) But I do have a lot of stuff to consider, and narrow down my choices.

Being without a pre for so long it is tough diving back in. There are so many great pieces to choose from that I'd rather not spend $20K working my way into one that I finally love.
spinaker01
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You could also consider a used Audio Research LS-26 which is full truly differential balanced design on all in/outputs. Great unit and within your price range
c1ferrari
464 posts
 

Many great suggestions, here, Vapor1. Having personally owned BAT gear -- I can recommend it. A manufacturer not mentioned is Jeff Rowland...I own a Consummate and believe vintage JRDG sound excellent :-)

Have fun,
Sam
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atmasphere
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BAT was one of our customers before they started out on their own...
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raytheprinter
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Atmasphere,Please clarify,Are you saying that the founder of BAT bought your products for thier personal system,or that you built products for them?Thank you .
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