I used a CP-60 in my main system for a number of years earlier in this decade, and I was very pleased with both its sonics (fairly neutral but just a bit on the warm side) and its build quality.
Mine was the line-stage only version (i.e., it did not incorporate the optional phono stage). I used both its balanced and unbalanced inputs, but only its unbalanced outputs, so I can't comment on the sonics of its balanced outputs.
Provided that the unit you would be purchasing is in top condition I doubt that among solid state preamps you could do much better than a CP-60 within its present day price range.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al
Mine was the line-stage only version (i.e., it did not incorporate the optional phono stage). I used both its balanced and unbalanced inputs, but only its unbalanced outputs, so I can't comment on the sonics of its balanced outputs.
Provided that the unit you would be purchasing is in top condition I doubt that among solid state preamps you could do much better than a CP-60 within its present day price range.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al