Balanced/Differential tube preamplifier recommendation?

ghdprentice, I do appreciate all of these things, and I would like to get a preamp that falls under that category, but for it to integrate with the rest of my system I do need a true balanced piece. Upping the budget to $3,000 is probably doable, though, especially if as you say it really makes a big difference. 

soix, I just sold my Topping Pre90, which is what I was using. Right now I'm just using an integrated amp I had lying around. The Pre90 was a quality preamp, but I found it lacking in dynamics, tonal character, and most significantly soundstage depth. I am after above all after a preamplifier with very wide holographic soundstage. I would like something that is warm and dynamic, that sweetens the sound without taking away its bite

steakster I've looked at that one. Would be perfect if it had a remote

+1 @ghdprentice although not sure CJ offers balanced preamps, and I agree you’re likely gonna have to up your budget a bit to get a fully balanced pre from the likes of VAC, ARC, Atma-Sphere, etc.  That said, there is this Audio GD pre from Underwood Hifi that would seem to check all your boxes, and at $2499 new it’s not all that much above your price target.  Worth checking out I’d think, and best of luck in your search. 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb2a9a-audio-gd-vacuum-he-1-le-remote-10-tube-balanced-preamp-tube

Thanks soix. That's good info. You say VAC, ARC, Atma-Sphere etc.

Would you mind elaborating on the etc.? I am new to the world of high end modern equipment.

As for the Audio GD, I am very interested in that. I appreciate the tip. I used to own their NFB11 DAC/headphone amp, and I really loved it. I'll be doing some research on this preamp today