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Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp

I'm looking for recommendations for a balanced TUBE  pre amplifier..preferably one that also has a phono input.. with a low output impedance.  I'm currently using an Coda No.8..which was designed with balanced in mind.. but it has a pretty low balanced  input impedance of just 10k ohms. Price.. I wouldn't like to spend more than 6k. 

Thank you all :)

tmac1700
mesch
3,414 posts
 

Is the Coda 8 truly Balanced?

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pennfootball71
250 posts
 

I have a Lampizator;) no need for a VAC!

jacobsdad2000
433 posts
 

How enlightening @pennfootball71 at least with the Schitt products you can get service here stateside. Had couple of Lampi DACs and will never go that route again. Rogue RP9 is also on other great recommendation OP is you need more flexibility. 

vthokie83
675 posts
 

Atma-Sphere MP3, on my short list when I upgrade my pre-amp

dr-boop
48 posts
 

+1 for both the Backert Labs and Rogue Audio recommendations. I've run both and it's hard to pick a winner. The Rogue RP-7 (balanced but no phono) seems fuller and warmer, and that Backert just has magic inside. I'd be happy with either so get both and rotate them 😊

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