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Preamp/DAC with an analog input

Hi guys. I'm looking to upgrade to a decent DAC to run as my system preamp. Problem is that the unit needs to have balanced outs and at least one analog input to run my phono. Doesn't need to have balanced ins but that would be great as well. If there one that can stream that would be totally bonus!
I've considered the NAD and a few others but I need to be under $2500 USD.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be welcome. Thanks guys. 
killerklown

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Audio-GD D-27, fully discrete Class A audio stages, Dual Saber 9038 DACs, has 1 set of RCA inputs and 1 set of XLR inputs.. $1698 USD for fully upgraded version.
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/D27/D27EN.htm

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Audio-GD R-28, if you want a R-2R resistor ladder DAC instead of a 9038 chip, but essentially the same thing.  $1159 USD for fully upgraded version.
http://www.audio-gd.com/R2R/R282019/R282019EN.htm

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These are top tier DAC/preamps, but you will need an external streamer if you want to stream.
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