Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition

Agree with Runwell....   I just bought a Zesto Leto , it was NIB leftover  but never sold.  I paid $3500, worth every penny.    I would look for something out of your reach new that you can afford used .   That Zesto made it sound like I literally got a new system the upgrade was so night and day.   It was not subtle!!!   The preamp is the heart of a good system and one of the best places to put your money.

LTA (David Berning) MZ2 cost less but I put at the top of the heap in this price range.

Music First Audio baby reference V2 SE passive TVC.  

Do not go to tube Pre in this price range. You try and you will sell out later.

Benchmark LA4, or HPA4 with the fantastic headphone amp.

Supratek Chardonnay