Phono Preamps with "balls" ?

Ayre P-5xe has tons of drive and sounds super clean.  Sounds best balanced.  

We can also add Pass Labs XP-15 and XP-25 to the list.

Parasound...their phono-preamps have all the ability to "get loud" no matter what cartridge you're using.  

If you want to go the tube route, Audio Research.  I'm using a vintage PH-3 and it makes my Denon 103r MC cartridge absolutely sing.  I can imagine that a newer model like the PH-7/8 or one of the References would be a significant improvement.

Good luck on your search...

Arvin

0.25mV Denon 103R with 54dB ARC PH-3 will have zero proverbial balls.

Doshi Alaap phono stage. "Balls" to spare. Also "bells" at times. But "bills" will be hard to pay after you buy one.