Need Rec on $3k or under Preamp

I would consider contacting Audio Horizons. I tried several big ticket preamps and settled on Joseph Chow's preamp. The pursuit of audio nirvana is fun yet never ending. Steve

I use a BAT VK-3i and BAT VK 200 to run my 1.6s. Have not ever used the AR for comparison, but am completely happy with this combo. I've used this now for the last nine years and am at times still floored at times.

First Sound Presence Deluxe.Easy tube rolling-one per channel.

The Dodd is excellent.

I'll 2nd Dodd. Hard to beat......possible but hard.
Excellent feel and finish.
Very transparent.
Simple circuitry.

Mariusz

What do you like about the dodd? Maybe over the BAT

What do yo think about the Music Reference RM-4+ Preamplifier?

Thanks