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Need advice replacing my preamp

I have a Modwright LS100. Very nice but not balanced and I have long RCA's so they pick up noise. I am considering 2 preamps. Kindly share your knowledge/experience and advise what you think is better. BTW I will be mating this with a Wells Audio Inamorata power amp. The 2 preamps in question are the BAT vk42se or PS Audio BHK Signature Pre. Thanks.
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verdantaudio
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Haven't heard the BAT. 

I used to own the the PS Audio and it is wonderful preamp.  The stock tubes are awful.  It was shocking how bad.  I wouldn't have kept it for the year I had it had I not rolled tubes.  I used the NOS Tunsgrams that Upscale sells for this and they were very good.  I know there is a hot debate about what to roll in but just assume that you will need NOS tubes for it.  

I can think of another unit that is worth it in this price range but since you have it narrowed I won't bother  
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verdantaudio
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The question is, if you are looking for fully balanced or a preamp with XLRs.  Fully balanced, I would add Rogue to your list.  The RP7 is fully balanced and at $5K is a great value.  Rogue will give PS Audio a run for their money in terms of customer service. 

If you don't need fully balanced, the KR P-135 is a really cool preamp.  45 based, delivers detail and a massive soundstage.  

There are outstanding reviews of both.  The Rogue is $5K.   The KR lists for $6200 I think.  

Full disclosure, I am a KR dealer.  I have no affiliation with Rogue other than the fact that I happily own a Hydra.  
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