The Audio note from Japan is better and costs less not cheap though but a wonderful sounding preamp probably one of the best out there.
$100,000 line stage
I know this level of product is not aimed at me. However, im sure it sounds great. The reviewer purchased the unit he reviewed.
https://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-m10-signature-preamplifier-review
https://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-m10-signature-preamplifier-review