Here are four options I would consider at that price point (or slightly less used):
1) TRL (Tube Research Labs) 'The Dude' should definitely be considered at this price point- I thought it was fantastic.
2) Air Tight ATC-2 (plus you'll have change left over with this option). Wonderfully 'organic'- slightly smaller staging than the TRL unit though.
3) Herron VSTP-3A would also be an intriguing choice at that price point- great reviews but have not heard it myself yet.
4)Lamm LL2.1 deluxe- my friend has the orig. L1 which I have heard- some great magic in these Lamm preamps...
1) TRL (Tube Research Labs) 'The Dude' should definitely be considered at this price point- I thought it was fantastic.
2) Air Tight ATC-2 (plus you'll have change left over with this option). Wonderfully 'organic'- slightly smaller staging than the TRL unit though.
3) Herron VSTP-3A would also be an intriguing choice at that price point- great reviews but have not heard it myself yet.
4)Lamm LL2.1 deluxe- my friend has the orig. L1 which I have heard- some great magic in these Lamm preamps...