I have owned three VAC preamps over the past 15 years. For your requirements you could consider the VAC Renaissance 5. I used one with an Ayre VX5/20 Solid State power amp with excellent results using the 2 balanced inputs and balanced outputs. They can be acquired used in your stated price preference.
Improving my Preamp
I’m looking to improve my dedicated two channel preamp
Right now I’m using Parasound Hint6 as preamp I know is (integrated) but looks much better than P6 😂😂😂
My budget is $4K-$6K
i really want to try TUBE PREAMP with my Solid State Amps
Right I’m thinking about this 3 preamps
1.Audio Research REF6
2. Audio Research LS28 and
3. SimAudio Moon 8P
My current set up: Klipsch Cornwall IV Klipsch EPIC CF4 and focal chorus 807V W
SimAudio moon evolution W7 amp SimAudio Supernova CD/DAC
Classe Audio CA-2300 amp Parasound Hint6 Cambridge Azur 851N DAC/Streamer
and Pair of SVS SB16 ultra
I need at least 2 set’s of balance XLR inputs
PLEASE I’m not interested in any TUBES AMPS thanks 🙏