Need a line stage preamp


My Acurus LS11 line stage preamp (early 90’s vintage) seems on its way out.  Or I think so.  I’m noticing that the right channel doesn’t seem as “peppy” as the left channel.  I’ve deduced this through various tests and I’m left with my diagnosis.

that being said, I like this little preamp, and I could send it somewhere to be fixed. On the other hand, I could also buy a new or used preamp, but the “law” has laid down the law and she’s nixing anymore serious spending. 
FYI, I use the preamp to run an ARC Classic 60 amp.

My budget is only $500, so unless I can find an equivalent pre I’ll be forced fix it. The question is who does good electronic testing and repair or can anyone suggest an equivalent component?
last_lemming

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Al,

the output impedance (single ended) is 75 ohms and the input impedance on my amp is 100k. 
I thought the ratio had to be min 1:10?
I’m a bit confused and maybe just dont understand, can you explain what the 10k input impedance is all about? How it affects things. I would not be using the Freya in passive mode but active.

my source components are a Parasound JC3+ phono (100 ohm output)  pre and an Oppo player.