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$2K to spend on used SS linestage, but which?

Tank-like build, quality "guts," rich sound are critical. It will replace (because I'm a hobbyist and want to try something else) my beloved c-j Premier 14, which had those attributes in spades .
Will be used, for the time being, with a Classé DR-8 (old, but still oh so sweet) amp, and the latest cdp from either Electrocompaniet or Accuphase.
I listen equally to jazz, classical, rock, opera.
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phild
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You'll never get the tube sound from an SS pre, but the Pass Aleph P is one SS pre that fits the bill for most of your other requirements.

I would highly recommend trying whatever SS pre for awhile before you sell your old fave. I've heard that CJ pre's have a very specific tube sound. It may be tough to replace.
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