Solid State Preamps


I have a tube preamp and a recently acquired Herron tube phono pre. I am thinking that I want to go to a solid state preamp because my sound has gotten a bit too pretty. Other equipment includes a Basis table and arm, Dynavector XX mkii cartridge, Marantz MA9 amps, Magico V3 speakers, Transparent cabling. I could spend up to $5000--what are some choices? I am already thinking about Esoteric C-03 and Simaudio P-7. Suggestions appreciated. I would really like a balance control with a new unit too.
teeshot

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I am currently using a Modwright 36.5 for a preamp. I spoke with Keith at Almarg's suggestion and he opines that the 22k impedance of the P-7 is marginally OK but that the 40k impedance C-03 will be fine.

I have tried the Marantz preamp in my system and have to say I did not find it very transparent. As to tube suggestions, I think I want to try a solid state preamp to see how it works; my favorite systems I have heard for vinyl have always only had one tube component--usually the preamp.

I will look at the Bryston--thanks for the suggestion.