a good pre amp with remote usd6000 or less used

I'm looking too. I have a Pass X350.5 and no preamp. I'm twirling around the Pass XP-20, Bent Audio Tap X possibly for a passive, or even the new Modwright LS100.

I had a Cary SLP-05 but sold it. Thought I could live without it. A foolish mistake I think.

Can anyone comment about the TRL Dude?

I was asking in the context of this thread, the fore mentioned pre's and the folks commenting here. It seemed relevant to me anyway and may be of interest to the gentleman who started this post.

I purchased a Allnic L3000 about a month ago and couldn't be happier. Coupled with my lowly Oppo BDP83SE driven through the Pass X350.5 I'm hearing the most musical presentation I've ever heard. Even a concert volumes and above, it no longer hurts but destroys just the same :)

and, I don't even think about tube rolling...

Less than 5K used, but I think I scored a great deal.
Oh and a nice remote too.