Which preamp for VAC Phi 170 IQ?

I changed my amplification and decided to go with VAC PHI 170 IQ.   I want to get a tube preamp to go with it.  I was thinking of the VAC Renaissance Mk V, but I can't afford it right now.  So I'm looking at Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3, Octave HP 300 SE or AVM.   Or something else around that price point. I will need balanced out as I have to run long interconnects.   Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance.