Pre-amp with balanced suggestions?


I'm looking to add a pre-amp to my setup. I've been 100% computer audio for awhile, but have a turntable that I need to integrate now.

I need something with balanced in and out, and I don't need a phono stage in the pre (I have a nice outboard phono pre).

I'm looking for something under $3000 used, transparency, detail, and holographic imaging are my priorities. Something that adds color is not what I want, just neutral and clean.

So what might you suggest?
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Showing 2 responses by teeshot

I think the Modwright 36.5 used is at less than $3000 used and a tremendous buy. In my system it outperformed ARC, CJ and other brands. Look up the review in Positive Feedback because the reviewer, Bob Levi, I think is spot-on in his comments.
I should add that I replaced a Calypso with the 36.5 and preferred the 36.5 over a BAT VK51se. The Modwright has much better bass than the Calypso and better 3-D imaging. The call is closer with the BAT, but I thought the Modwright's transparency was clearly superior.