best processor for around 5000 to6000

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I'm curious, your headline suggests that you are looking for a processor for around 5-6k, however, in the body of your thread you seem to be looking for a preamp.Are you looking for both or just one?

Fosgate Audionics FAP-V1 tube pre/proc looks real interesting if you want a HT setup and like tube sound.

I have been using the California Audio Labs SSP 2500. I have been happy with it. It includes a Pronto remote, it has an analog bypass, but no balanced connections. I find the sound top notch. It is completely programable. It can double as a high quality two channel DAC with very little lost.

Try BAT VK50SE. It's fully balanced in and out.