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Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?

As the title says, I am pondering my best options for purchasing a tube based preamp for $2k or under. Must have a remote! 

 

Your opinions, thoughts, and expertise would be greatly appreciated. If I was spending more, I would know most of the best choices, but I'm on unfamiliar ground at this price limit. But sometimes, you can only do what you can do. 

Thanks for any help. 

nightfall

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nymarty
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I have a Schiit Freya + and a Supratek Chardonnay.  Both are very good preamps but the Supratek is my favorite of the two.  It does everything well, has variable gain on output so you can better match to your amp, balanced input and output, and remote..  Buy one. You’ll love it.  If you don’t, just sell it.  There’s a nice one on USAM right now for $1500.   
 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650185743-supratek-chardonnay-preamplifier/

nymarty
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@nightfall 

The Supratek preamps do have remote control volume and there is a US tech for repairs or upgrades.  I bought mine used on USAM and have had no issues with it.  There are also plenty of owners on A’gon for questions.  It’s a remarkable value for the money.  

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