What preamp


Hello

I had been an Audiogon member for a while now and I need help deciding what preamp to buy, Things had been a bit difficult money wise, but I'm an audio enthusiast and I'm trying to put together a decent stereo system. The speaker are Polk Audio RTi-A9 the amp is going to be Emotiva XPA-2 . I'm looking for something to match the amp and speakers, I would like to have something to calm down the bit brightness of the Pollk Audio RT's that I've had heard they have. I'm also looking for balanced out connection aka XLR. All recommendation are always welcome. Thank you

Armando
armandito
Well, anybody is going to recommend any preamp that is know to work good with Emotiva gear?
First Sound has absolutely the best preamp Ive used.I saw some here for sale.They are special,cheers,B
TUbe pre-amp with balanced outputs (to take advantage of higher input impedance on the Emo. amp withbalanced inputs according to specs.

Might be hard to find a tube pre from teh better known makers with balanced output in that price range, even used, but I am sure such a beast might be had.