There is a guy on Diyaudio who builds Douglas Self's legendary preamp for about $700. The most original part of that preamp is that you can select the frequency at which its tone controls operate. I ordered one and cannot wait to get it soon.
You can always also get a Freya +/s with a Lokius as excellent value but unfortunately with no balance control.
You can always also get a Freya +/s with a Lokius as excellent value but unfortunately with no balance control.