It is a nice preamp, but I compared it to a Joule Electra LA100 MK3 and much prefered the Joule. You might want to check one out as and they can be bought for under $2000 on Audiogon and it comes with a remote. I also owned a First Sound Presence a few years ago and once again feel the Joule is the better choice. It really is an exceptional product and I recommend it highly. Good luck.
