If you you are lucky, you can find a PrimaLuna Evo400. Great tubes to start. Better with NOS tubes. Easy to play with. Reliable. People will often discredit without having experience with... just because designed in Netherlands but built in China. That is actually what wakes it an amazing deal for the quality of components. It has balanced ports too. I upgraded to a Shindo, which is better, but not night and day, and at a price.
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
As the title says, I'm interested in your thoughts on what are the ebst options for a tube based preamp, $2500 or under. I generally buy used to maximize what I can get. Definitely prefer a warmer sound signature, but not to the degree where details and impact are lost.
What are the best values out there, in this price range, in your opinion? Any expertise, perspectives and experience greatly appreciated. Thanks.