Preamp Recommendations for Bedini 25/25


My Bedini 25/25 is currently paired with a Quicksilver linestage. Sources are a Linn TT with Ortofon 2M Black, Marantz SA11S2 SACD player, & two vintage tuners. The phono stage is a Jolida JD9A. Speakers are the Omega Alnico Super 8 XRS. Looking for significant improvement in the linestage (preferably tubes but would at least consider SS) and of course compatibility with the Bedini. The input impedance of the Bedini is 50000 ohms. Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
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I had a 25/25 years ago so I can only share some historical perspective with present day speculation. I had a buffered line stage from Stan Warren (Superphon) that I paired with a Threshold phone stage. I then moved to the matching Threshold line stage. Keeping that in mind, Pass Labs would be a good choice today. If you want tubes, then I suggest Herron Audio. I would also look for a used CJ Premier 18 or 16 LS2 and the CJ phono stage.
Thank you, Cellorover! (I knew I couldn't be the only Bedini owner left.) I used to have a Threshold line stage and wondered about using one again. And it is interesting that one of your suggestions would be Herron, because I started looking into that possibility about 3.5 years ago and am leaning in that direction now, although the price is right up there. How do the Herron and CJ pre's compare in your experience?