Looking for phono preamp suggestions

@tooblue - is there Allnic phono stage with XLR inputs?  I am not aware of any.  Thx

Get your self in front of the price appropriate, for you, Allnic and enjoy the music

There is a tube and SS camp among the members

If you REALLY want to get tube freaky-
NVO SPA II. It was an Agon darling awhile back. 
https://nvoaudio.blogspot.com/search/label/SPA-II%20Tube%20Phono%20pre-amp

https://positive-feedback.com/Issue57/nvo.htm

Rarely listed used. 

Zesto Andros Deluxe or Andros Tessera.
Jeff Rowland Conductor.

You may want to consider van den Hul’s The Grail SB phono preamplifier. It’s fully balanced, battery powered, has current-mode inputs and sounds lovely.

A professional review.
A youtube review of the entry level model.

Cheers,
Colin

van den Hul dealer
615-838-7178
https://gestalt.audio

I was thinking of how the boulder 1008 or 1108 will compare with the ayre p-5 xe . 
That would be in my price range .

With your strict all balanced requirements you should take a look at Boulder. If you are limited to one cartridge and 100 ohm load impedance is suitable, the 508 would be a great value at the price (ca. $5000). If you need more flexibility with two inputs, any load impedance you fancy and alternative equalization curves for pre RIAA era records, the 1008 is a great choice. I’ve been using this device for years and never felt the need to upgrade. It’s hugely dynamic, totally transparent, very neutral and dead silent. Your system is certainly up to it. The 1008 originally cost around $12k in 2009, but it’s now deleted and replaced by the new 1108. The difference seems mostly cosmetic to match with the new 1100 series amps and the inevitable price increase. Hunting down a previously used 1008 might be a more interesting option. If you can find one, they don’t come around very often.

You didn’t mention budget, but if price is no object, there are far more options. A sign of the times I guess. A used Boulder 2008 might be located at a reasonable price, but after that all bets are off: Boulder 2108, d’Agostino Momentum, Soulution, Ypsilon, the list keeps growing. All fully balanced and all fully unaffordable for us regular folks.

Good luck with your search!

@almarg   Good point and I wasn't thinking about the built-in loading options as I use a SUT with my Luxman.

@newtoncr  Yes, I was thinking about the balanced output as opposed to input.  Sorry about that.

the  Luxman Does not have balanced input.
i want to run balanced from needle to speaker .

i am not a big fan of the 17dx catridge. I am working with my local dealer to get a good deal on a Lyra Etna lambda catridge . Hopefully soon 
currently my digital front of lumin u1 and ayre Qx-5 twenty with cardas clear interconnects bests the analogue front of sme and 17dx and ayre p-5. I am trying to get my analogue front to sound better . 

@three_easy_payments

Re the Luxman EQ-500, I note that depending on the selection between the two LOMC gain modes it provides it presents the cartridge with a load impedance of either 40 ohms or 2.5 ohms. While the OP’s 0.3 mv cartridge has a recommended load impedance of >100 ohms, and an internal impedance of 32 ohms. Doesn’t seem like a good match in either gain mode.

Best regards,
-- Al

A few thoughts:
Any SUT can be wired balanced and use xlr inputs.

AudioSpecials Phonolab has balanced in and out, although the inputs are mini lemo 3 pin not xlr 3 pin (caveat I sell this, just to disclose)
I have not heard the dx but older 17 carts were not 'romantic'...ymmv

Luxman EQ-500.  I own this as well as the Herron VTPH-2A and the Luxman is superior in every way and has the XLR's you're seeking.  Yes, it costs more but it is well worth it IMO.

@three_easy_payment.
around 10k

Herron VTPH2 Aexcellent phono stage irrespective of price. I have one and use Telefunken NOS tubes which was a nice upgrade.

http://www.herronaudio.com/vtph2specs.html

Chuck 

@newtonr  What's your budget?

I am looking for phono stage with xlr input and output . Thanks 

There's a Chinook SE listed right now for $1400...should check your boxes and a tough to beat price.  (no affiliation)

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa357j-manley-chinook-phono

All of us with the Herron are extremely pleased. Depth, separation and sound stage are superb. Sweetness, magic and romance however are relative. I would call it neutral, in the best sense of the word. Warm, rich, natural. You may want to look at an all-tube design. Even then however pay attention to listener reviews as not all tubes are sweet, let alone romantic.