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Which used tubed pre-amp & turntable for convert?

I am seriously considering going back to vinyl. Not happy with the system I have assembled:
Wadia 6 cd
Threshold T2 pre
Threshold T200 amp
Aerial 7B speakers
This combination sounds way too brite for my tastes. As the volume goes up it only gets worse. Everybody I have talked to or written to has suggested getting a tubed pre-amp. I also find myself wanting to try analog again (people who write about analog all sound so satisfied/fanatical even about their sound and I'm wondering if I am over digital). I listen to mostly rock (lots available on vinyl!). If I remove the T2 from my system, which used tubed preamp, phono stage and turntable would be good combination with the above? Phono stage could be in the pre-amp or seperate. Budget is $3000 to $4000. Where should most of the money go in this aquisition? I need some suggestions bad-my ears are bleeding!!!!
nomad

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jimbo3
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You may want to keep the Audible Illusions M3A on your short list of pre-amps. It's a highly regarded pre with a good phono section for higher output cartridges OR get the optional (and excellent!!) Gold phono board for low output (<.9 mv) cartridges. Exceptional value and works well with both tube amps and better SS amps.

On the subject of turntables, well, enough has already been mentioned and plenty of good ones are out there in all price ranges. But DON'T skimp on the cartridge- a good MC should get the job done for you.

Regards
Jim
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