CJ sounding preamp with balanced outputs?

I own a Conrad Johnson 17LS preamp which I use with a Meridian 508.24 cd player, Classe CAM 350s and Aerial 10ts. I love the sound of the CJ 17LS but with single ended outputs into the Classes it's a bit noisy. I also use the second set of outputs to drive a Classe 15 which drives a pair of Epos M5s in another room so two sets of preamp outputs are necessary. I'm willing to spend up to 3k. I recently purchased an Aesthetix Calypso and while I can hear it's excellent in soundstage depth and detail it's a little too forward for my tastes. I'm guessing my experience with the CJ is not unique and would really welcome any suggestions since there are many companies I can't audition to find out what the house sound of the companies are.