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Tube Preamp Recommendations please to partner with Parasound JC-1's....

I would appreciate recommendations from the Audiogon community for a tube preamp with balanced outputs to use with a pair of Parasound JC-1 's.   Having a good built-in MC phono stage is a real plus. 
Looking for something used at less tha $5k. 

Considering a McIntosh C2300.....is there anything else I should consider?
Currently using an Audio Aero Prestige CD with built-in pre amp.  The goal is to improve musicality and add a bit of warmth (better mid-bass).  Speakers are Piega P-10's. 

Recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.  
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Thanks to all for your insights. Much appreciated....

jafant: I use Transparent balanced to the amps and Audience speaker cables.  I have not heard many others.  I have really enjoyed the AA for many years. The preamp seems very good. Just always wondering what a separate tube pre would do.  

My current phono stage is an old PS Audio GCPH. 

Audioman58: what brand is a 4P1L that you mention? 
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I like what the MP-3 has to offer, but regrettably, that’s one fugly looking preamp. But I guess beauty is in the eyes of the owner or manufacturer. 
’Thanks for your recommendation too.
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Thanks again to all.  Atmosphere, six and vegasears. Much appreciated.

Vegasears: Would you please tell me what amp(s) you are using? 
I read a recent review on the Steve Hoffman site and the user said that he bought a C2500 and was very pleased... Unlike the C2300, the C2500 has the ability to change the input names too as they are not affixed like with the C2300. 
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ap_wannabe: I wish I could help, but I continue to use the preamp (with tube output stage) in my Audio Aero Prestige CD/SACD/DAC player with my Parasound JC-1’s. I’ve tried the Mac C2500, but preferred the preamp in my Audio Aero. I hope you enjoy the JC-1’s. They have been great performers for me for a number of years and at their price point, they are terrific.
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Soix:  Thanks for the info and insight. 
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