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Looking for preamp reccomendations

Hi, I'm pretty new here but getting excited by my soon to be new system.

TT: Technics SL1210mk2 w/KAB fluid damper, RCA/ground kit
Cart: Ortofon 2M Blue
Streamer: Node 2i
Pre: TBD
Power: MC7270
Speakers: Ohm Super Walsh 4.4012 w/ active subwoofers (on order)

Preamp Requirements:
Phono stage (preferably tube)
Remote
Extra set of line/RCA outs for the sub connections

Budget: $1-$2k

What I like:
Very broad range of music; folk, blues, punk, hip-hop, country
A ~romantic~ soundstage
Something that I can live with for a few years
Something nice to look at, ARC and McIntosh and the like

If the remote option isn't feasible at this price range that is the only requirement I could realistically go without.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions, I've found these forums to be a great deal of help so far.

Thanks
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hilde45
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Here’s a question rather than a suggestion.
You list:

Phono stage (preferably tube)
Remote

I wound up with a Preamp without a remote. Everyone here, my dealer, and the maker agreed that simpler was better. It was also $500 cheaper and I still control volume on my streamer, anyway.

There are some very good separate phono stages out there.

In other words, the question becomes (for you or everyone): why not separates?
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