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Tube Pre-amps for audition list

Plan to mate a tube preamp with a McCormack DNA-225 and PSB Stratus Goldi speakers. Also, am into vinyl and have a Lehmann Black cube, but am open to replacing it with a pre/phono combo if that seems best. Figure I'd like a tube pre to tame the very slight brightness of the McCormack. I find that I prefer a pre with remote but am, again, open. Have considered AI Modulus 3A, Blue Circle BC3, and Rouge 99. What would any of you suggest to make the short list for audition? Can spend about $1500 USED. Thanks.
4yanx

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4yanx OP
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Thanks to all. A couple more to consider for the shortlist. I am curious as to no mention from anyone of Audio Research gear. (?)
4yanx OP
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BTW, I am not totally married to buying a tube pre. If anyone can suggest a SS pre that has characteristics that would match well with the McCormack, I am willing to give them a listen, too. Someone once suggested Bryston to me.
4yanx OP
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Well, Tube777, be that as it may, I have decided to go with my purchase today of a Sonic Frontiers Line 2 to pair with the McCormack. Perhaps I will someday decide to resell it all and change everything, who knows. :-) I do know that I will enjoy the "you know" out of listening to my 2,000 old vinyls again on something worthwhile. Thanks to all who have made sugeestions and kept me looking!
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