A used Audio Alchemy DDP-1 is a fantastic choice - Peter Madnick a top audiophile engineer with extensive contributions to many top audiophile companies including Constellation, Elac, and MoFi.
Cannot find other non-tube preamps in that price point.
Neutral preamplifier recommendation $1K new
Must have: Active, remote, two XLR inputs and XLR output.
Units I’m considering.
Denafrips Hestia
Ladder Bach
Schiit Kara
Topping Pre90
Vincent Audio SA32
Looking for a unit that measures well & has no/little sound of its own. Right now I’m leaning towards the Kara.