transistor pre with the sound of tubes


Not sure i am mature enough for a tube preamp, so my quest would be for a transistor pre with a hint of tube sound.
What would be your suggestions? 
Btw, needs to be balanced as my active speakers only accept balanced.


rird
SST Ambrosia
Coda 07x
The reviews called the Ambrosia "Tubister"  
The Ayre above would also be good.  

Pretty sure the age restriction has been replaced with membership in the American Association of Tube People, AATP.
There's nothing to fear -- really -- with a tube preamp. A tube goes bad? You change it.

If you can change a light bulb, this is within your skill set.

Do. It.
Tube pre amp- easy peasy. Most pre amp tubes last a long time. A lot here run a tube pre with a transistor amp. You'll love it. 
I’m not liking the idea of what people say, tubes must get warmed up first. I also am a bit worried of injecting noise. My musical preferences is also of very dynamic music with driving bass lines.