I own 2 of the preamps mentioned above, the LTA Reference preamp and the Aric Audio Motherlode XL. Both preamps are fantastic. The 2 preamps are in separate systems so it's hard for me to give you a comparison. The Aric Audio preamps are custom made so you can change inputs/outputs or make changes to whatever you need so that's a big plus.
Beautiful Colored Tube Preamp ($10k budget) to Pair w/ Very Accurate Monitors (PSI A25M)
I'm helping a friend set up a dream home setup based around (4) PSI A25M powered speakers w (2) PSI A225M subwoofers. Prism Lyra2 D/A converters. I know the PSI sound and it's very pleasing for home listening and of course super detailed but I do want to provide some beautiful high end color /magic via a tube preamp which really adds a warmth to the sound. So curious what folks feel in the $10k range for a lot of that tube color and help warm up the very accurate PSI monitors some. Main source will be Tidal / streaming audio as well as a CDJ3000 DJ setup playing digital files. Having phono pre not essential - having a few inputs nice to easily switch between streaming and dj setup =] Maybe a manufacturer based in North America / US since based here and easier to deal w just in case any issues arise? But also not essential