I heard the CL-1000 at my dealers store. It is neutral and very detailed. I heard the preamp hooked up to the Luxman 300B tube amp. Excellent combo. It's similar to my CL38U SE but is a few steps quality wise above mine. There is someone on Audiomart selling a CL-1000 for $6000 off the regular price.
$20k(ish) tube preamps
I am considering adding a tube preamp. Anyone have experience and sonic descriptions/differences of the Luxman CL-1000, Allnic Master and Shindo Labs Vosne-Romane? Source is digital, and downstream is a Luxman M-900u. Other similar options to consider are welcome as well. Thanks!