Most Rockingest Preamp south of $2k used


I'm curious if anyone knows of, has heard about or owns a preamp that simply does the most justice to rock n roll, under $2k (or more) used. The one SS pre I owned (Odyssey) seemed a bit light in the mids and bass, arguably the two most important components to rock. Then I went tubes, and I think it's in the right direction. Regardless of SS or tube, I would think the ultimate rock pre would be a PRAT king, maybe even pushing the beat a little, certainly not laid back, with great bass, mids and dimensionality and overall musicality (vs analytical). Am I missing anything?

I'm tired of putting the cart before the horse -- researching what's for sale on agon as opposed to having a few models to look out for and keeping an eye out for them. Who's got a say in the most rockingest pre?
tholt

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Difference between The Audio Mirror units are that one has phono and one does not. If you can find a Tube Audio Design 150 or 150 sinature it will sell for less than $1000. i have had mne for 4 years.
You didn't say what power amp you have. I have the TAD 150 paired with TAD 125 monos. I play hard rock also and have a hard time finding a CD that doesn't compress the music but, my combo with the TAD stuff throws a big soundstage and does a fair job on some CDs. You can't get the TAD 150 new anymore but, i believe that the AM stuff is on par. Vlad lives here in Houston. I have heard his pre at the Houston Audio Society meetings and the audio nuts at the meetings seem to like it.