Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???


Hey all !!  So I need some help with choosing a preamp, preferably tube, that's a true balance design in and out.. For a 2.1 speaker system.. Need a sub so it'll have to have dual outputs running in parallel if that's the right term to use.. It'll have to have single ended inputs and outputs also.. I use an Oppo205 (Modwright) in the front end for everything digital coming in, movies and music.. But I do my critical listening with music so I use the modded portion of the 205 for that (balance output) and for movies/tv want to use the unmodded single ended outputs..

I have a Classe CA2200 amp and Salk bookshelf speakers and a sub (single ended input)..

I know BAT is out there.. VK31se I'm looking at and some older Audio Research but read them are unreliable.. Anything else anyone else have some experience with ? Will take your opinions seriously as that's how I chose my current equipment...   thanks

I know there's some good stuff single ended but I really want a well balance system through out with my music listening..

oem-wheels

All that in a Freya for only $700 ? uh ..  what's the catch ? Do I have to sell my sister ? because I will ! You have one ? Soundstage, detail all there ?   thanks, I'll check it out

pbnaudio..  That looks cool too.. But I prefer no DAC .. I already have one that I spent good money on..

Backert Labs looks very doable.. In fact I saved the ad to my "watch" list.. I was going to send them a message about if this piece was a true balance design..

no Spectral for sale as of right now..

Spectral and Ayre are transistor and OP expressed desire for  tube preamplifier.  A used Atma-sphere MP-3 is excellent in terms of the sound quality, built quality, reliability and customer service. A very compelling component. 
Charles 
I know "best" is subjective.. I just meant a real good one that someone really liked above many.. Used stuff is ok with me..
Go with the BAT either 52se or 42se tube or ss I've owned both and they are great, quiet, and reliable.