Jim, Yea, looking for a pre having the required XLR ins and outs, phonostage and headphone application really narrows the field. Now, finding one that compliments your new amp...Anyway, as I mentioned in your other thread use your Sphinx as a temporary pre fix allowing you the time needed to best position yourself on the used market. You might go either/or on the phono/headphone options. Personally I would prefer a separate phonostage. A used BAT pre would surly compliment your BAT amp.
As I believe I mentioned in another of your threads, I am using a Jolida Fusion pre. Has the requires XLRs however no phonostage or headphone amp. Really barebones with selector and volume only. Very flexible on the inputs and outputs however. A very budget all tube pre at $1350 retail that I believe competes above that price. Mates well with my BEL 1001 MK V which I believe to be the single best piece in my system. Like you in your amp purchase, I happened to come across a deal I did not want to turn down. My preamp choice was made under a budgetary constraint and was also purchased via a good deal.
As always, good luck in your search!
As I believe I mentioned in another of your threads, I am using a Jolida Fusion pre. Has the requires XLRs however no phonostage or headphone amp. Really barebones with selector and volume only. Very flexible on the inputs and outputs however. A very budget all tube pre at $1350 retail that I believe competes above that price. Mates well with my BEL 1001 MK V which I believe to be the single best piece in my system. Like you in your amp purchase, I happened to come across a deal I did not want to turn down. My preamp choice was made under a budgetary constraint and was also purchased via a good deal.
As always, good luck in your search!