Best tubed pre-amp w/phono stage for ss amps?


Looking for recommendations for a tubed pre-amp to march my Edge NL12.1.

I am looking for lots of detail inner detail, black background, air, capable of huge(both depth and width), natural soundstage. I want to be able to "feel" the performance...for it to have a materialness to it..

And, it must have the same qualities in the phono amp, as I listen to records more than any other format. I use both MC and MM cartridges, mostly MC.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated
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Not fancy but Bruce's OTL amps have won Stereophile class A ratings. The grounded grid and matching phono preamp would meet your sonic requirements. May not meet your aesthetic or single box requirements.

Dan

PS Moderators - please add Stereophile, phono, and OTL to the AudiogoN dictionary. And add AudiogoN while you're at it :)
I have not heard either of these but both are on my short list: Hovland HP 100(or 200), CAT Ultimate.