best preamp ever - cost is no object

I currently have a Boulder 1010 on loan (normally I use Nagra PL-L which I like a lot) and I must say in my system it is by far the best pre-amp I´ve ever heard (resolution, speed, detail, imaging, soundstage, neutrality, ..) are at the very top. As power amp I use Ayre V-1xe which replaced a modded V-5xe.
Is it the best pre ? Don´t know as there is Boulder 2010, FM Acoustics, Ayon Spheris, Kondo M-1000, First Sound Paramount and a handfull of other state-of-the Art units but I believe at this level its just a matter of taste and system synergy.

I have been using the General Electric single tube mono 6SC7 phono preamp for 40 years. Original NEW cost $12.99 (twelve dollars and 99 cents). I have A-B compared this to 20 professional radio station phono preamps and it was the winner. I have no intention to look any further for a phono preamp. G-E sold tens of thousands of these pre's; more of this preamp from 1950 to 1960 than any preamp in audio historyI invite comparisons up to $125,000. Comments?

Go with Lyra Connoisseur 4-2 SE. As a long time user of Lyra 4-2 and 4-2SE, I can assure you that Lyra is, in fact, the best pre-amp, which let you forget about the equipment any more and listen to the music.

If you can, give the Tron Syren a listen, certainly the best I have ever owned and heard. Superbly musical, the sound is spectacular, and ultra quiet for a tube piece. Looks cool and has performed beautifully in my setup especially with phono.

http://www.tron-electric.co.uk/syren.html

Paul

I owned the 2010 Boulder Pre along with the 2050 Monos.
The problem was sound was very solid and I could not like them,so I sold all.

Please try Wavac HE-833MKII with Wavac PRT1 Preamplifier.
they are the best ,I've ever heard.

You must try them if possible...