Best Preamp for Wright 3.5's under $1000-used

About to get a pair of Wright 3.5's and am still on the fence as to if i am going to go active or passive.If i do go active can anyone suggest a great preamp to compliment this amplifier that they have found worked particularly well?I know the obvious choice is Wrights own preamp but i was wondering if there is even something else that may sound better.I am using large horn speakers with 103 Db sensitivity.I know if i go passive i am going to need the proper CDP to accomodate the passive set up.That's another thread but i was just wondering about peoples thoughts with the Wright 3.5's and with speakers such as mine if there were any recommendations for a great active pre for this set up out there?thanks