Basic Preamp - suggestions?

Awesome. I will look into those Adcoms. How are NAD preamps?

Do people have opinions on whether buying a dedicated preamp is better than just using a decent receiver as a preamp?

My setup is

Linn Espek speakers
Oppo 970HD (cd transport)
Rega P2 turntable
Rotel RB 1050

Thanks for the suggestions. I was a total dufus and forgot to list that I have a phono preamp, a NAD PP-2. Not sure if that would change any suggestions.

It certainly doesn't need to be used gear, new is fine, but I'm not sure I can get a decent piece for under $200 by buying new.

That Maverick Audio pre looks interesting. I'll be checking out preamps all day it looks like.

Thanks again.

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys. Much appreciated. It looks like there is not shortage of preamp options and like somebody in the thread said, it might be a good idea to just get and see how it goes. Which is what I did.

I went with a B&K PT3. It sounds like it's a nice piece and I liked that it has a headphone out since we do have a baby on the way, I'm guessing that I might be doing some headphone listening.

Thanks again for all of the input.

So here is my system that should be setup in a few days.

NAD 533 (Rega P2 clone) - turntable
NAD PP-2 - phono preamp
Goldring Elan - cartridge
OPPO 970HD - CDP
B&K PT3 - preamp
Rotel RB 1050 - amp
Linn Espek - speakers