if you are patient, you can find a great Shindo in that price range. A few Monbrison and Massetto models (both including a great phono stage) sell here on Audiogon in your prices every year. you won't find a better tube pre. Shindo's are exceptional
in same price range could also get an upper end Air Tight.
but to be honest, the rest of your system is so solid state high powered forward that I have no idea how the high end tube pre will blend with the rest of your gear. might be amazing. might not.
But both Shindo and Air Tight make exceptional tube Pre-amps. Shindo being truly special.
There are others I could suggest. But those are truly amazing.
imho
in same price range could also get an upper end Air Tight.
but to be honest, the rest of your system is so solid state high powered forward that I have no idea how the high end tube pre will blend with the rest of your gear. might be amazing. might not.
But both Shindo and Air Tight make exceptional tube Pre-amps. Shindo being truly special.
There are others I could suggest. But those are truly amazing.
imho