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Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
as for my budget, I'd rather wait a little bit longer and get the preamp I want 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
ok guys... thanks for taking the time in helping me out.. from all mentioned there's 3 that seems like fits my taste.. 1 of them hasn't been mentioned here, found by mistake.. Atmosphere, Rogue (thanks ggc), and Wyred 4 Sound's STP-SE level 2 (one... 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
@thosb   I've looked at those and they do look good but pretty sure they won't be able to drive a sub also.. I actually called Sachs.. The wait time to get one of his is 16 weeks, approx..  could be more, could be less 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
um , maybe not ... $5600 with phono... don't need that part 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
thanks soix...  pretty sure going with the MP-3 regardless.... but  little out of my price range.. going to have to wait a little longer to get it..  
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
some very good info being said.. learned a few things.. thanks atmosphere.. and everyone with their suggestions.. I'm liking the MP-3 now a lot .. getting rid of my sub as I found out input is 10k ohms 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
@almarg well don't laugh but its a Paradigm Monitor 8 .. Been meaning to upgrade it but been other things first.. Its not bad though is why I keep putting it on the back burner.. Applied the PBK to it.. I checked the specs after I read your 1st po... 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
@almarg  ..  would finding a preamp with direct coupled outputs solve this issue ? The MP-3 MK3 is designed this way and I see some other preamps heading this way..  
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
Thanks Al !!!That was some good info .. I'm going to have to take a closer look about the subwoofer and maybe take it out of the equation for now..  
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
the Atma-sphere MP-3 , Backert Labs , Freya looking real good to me ... how much you asking for the BAT33 ? 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
I know "best" is subjective.. I just meant a real good one that someone really liked above many.. Used stuff is ok with me..  
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
All that in a Freya for only $700 ? uh ..  what's the catch ? Do I have to sell my sister ? because I will ! You have one ? Soundstage, detail all there ?   thanks, I'll check it outpbnaudio..  That looks cool too.. But I prefer no DAC .. I alread... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
browndt ... what Amperex tube are you using ? I'm using NOS Mullards and like it.. Try Sophia Tube 274B in the power supply.. I think you'll like it better than the Phillips.. I do 
Does anyone have any experience with Bryston amps
hmm.. so Paradigm sounds its best with Anthem or Bryston ?  
Does anyone have any experience with Bryston amps
well you got 2 Bryston owners that says go for it.. I just have experience with Paradigm speakers and their metal dome tweeters.. I had a Krell powering them and when turned up, I didn't enjoy it too much.. I put a Parasound with them and it was b...