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Parasound JC-1 amps. Preamp advice??

I'm looking for a preamp with phono stage in the $4-5K range new or used to go with my JC-1 mono blocks. SS or tube. I want to run my table through it so phono stage is a must. Also need balanced inputs and outputs. So far Mac c200 and Ayre K-1x are at the top of my list. The rest of system is...
VPI Scoutmaster with Dynavector 17D2MKII cartridge
Sony SCD-1
Audio Aero Prima SE DAC
XM-Radio
Legacy-Audio Signature III speakers
Cabling is Siltech and LAT
Thanks for any help.
tom_hankins

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I added an Ayre K1-X preamp to my JC-1s and it's the best purchase I've ever made. I can't reccomend it highly enough. I get a smoother more tubelike sound then most tube systems I've heard.

I've never heard the Ayre phono stage, I use a Whest with my Nottingham table. The Ayre phono stage is supposed to be pretty good.
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