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Repair of Classe products
I have a Classe CA2200 that now emits popping noise out of the left channel.. Regular sound still comes out but mixed in with the popping.. One time it sent the amplifier into protection mode.. No longer in duty.. So to teo_audio's comment.. No on... 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
handyman, you are right.. and so is tweak1 about 2 weeks make a difference..  After taking in all the suggestions  and read the reviews , made phone calls , etc...  I bought the Parasound JC2-BP.. I know, I'm sorry.. I wanted tube..  The tube stuf... 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
@ricwa.. I want to add a sub to the mix and they tend to be lower than 25k. Plus I'll be asking the preamp to drive my amp and sub at the same time which makes it even a tougher assignment.  
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...