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Solid State Phono Preamp Suggestions $3k-$4k

Any recommendations on a solid state preamp in the $3,000 - $4,000 price range new?  

I have yet to purchase a TT so I'm flexible on that and cartridge but leaning towards a VPI Scoutmaster with Orotofon Cadenze Bronze cartridge. The limiting factor is my Bryston BP26 preamp which has an input impedance of only 10k ohms.  
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Yes, the Hana SL is nice, using it with the XP-15 and Technics SL1200-G.

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PS Audio Stellar got a rave review recently in Stereophile if that's anything to go by. They don't use chips/op-amps but discreet transistors. Apparently the "best midrange at any price" according to Fremer.
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duplicate threads???
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MV, check out the Anthem STR and the DEQX Premate.
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I reached out to Pass Labs and the output impedance of the XP-17 is 110 SE and 220 Balanced.  I was planning/hopping to run balanced into my BP-26 preamp so I'm a little concerned the 220 won't be a good match for the imput Impedance for the Bryston at 10k ohms.   

Same with the Sutherland Duo at 200 Ohms.

Looks like the Parasound JC3+ might be a good option with an output impedance of less than 100 ohms.  

How hard and fast is the 1:100 ratio that seems to be the recommendation?  
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