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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Coincident make very affordable tube phono stages. Here's a used Coincident Statement phono stage for $3,800

A review in case you are unfamiliar with Coincident.
@gerryn 
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.
In most cases a tube preamp will sound more relaxed and detailed.

BTW the MP-3 suggested earlier is balanced.
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.
@gerryn different panel finishes are available- anodized black, silver and gold.