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Tube Preamp W/Phono Stage Suggestions...

Looking for a little guidance on selecting a tube preamp. I currently have a Decware CSP3 which is a very nice sounding preamp. The CSP3 is a line stage/headphone preamp which is very open and articulate, fairly neutral with great soundstage and separation, and is very quiet.

In a replacement preamp, I'm looking for the same attributes but something with a good built in MM phono stage and at least two additional inputs, balanced or unbalanced. A touch on the warm side would be okay. Doesn't have to have all (or any) bells and whistles.

Looking for new/used below the price of 3K. I've been looking at units such as the Audible Illusions M3B, Modwright LS-100 w/phono board, Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk3.2, and the Rogue Audio RP-5.

Looking to get the best bang for my buck in sound quality, so any input/personal experience on what I've listed, or any new suggestions would be appreciated. Will be running through a Yamaha B-1 amp and NS-2000 speakers
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sailboat
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Too bad you couldn't pay a wee bit more.  There is a Shindo Monbrison listed here on Audiogon.  They are asking $6500.  

This is an incredible pre and the phono section is outstanding.  i do not know the seller.  Maybe they would take a reasonable offer. But for my money, at the selling price, this is a great deal.

Not a 3k pre, but a great one.  competes way above it's price.  
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