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Recommend a Phono Pre-amp (tube? ) under $1,000
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Personally, I think the Emotiva equipment is your whole problem, and parasound is not much better.
I suggest that you consider one of the Musical Fidelity integrated amplifiers, which include their excellent phono preamp.
The M5si is only $2000, and it will transform your system completely, with much nicer sound and tons of power.
The M3si is $1500, and still has enough power for the large majority of speakers.
The Jolida JD9 is tube based and routinely named one of the best value units on the market. I would call Needledoctor and discuss with them if this units is one you are considering because there is a base and upgraded modelat $699 and $899 respectively.
An even better value might be the Vincent PHO-700 though for some reason I am thinking I read this is not a true tube unit. It can be purchased for like $450 or $499 at Audio Advisor and is great sounding.