Banter check out the Supratek. The Chenin which is the model I have sells for about $3500.00 new and includes a world class phono stage, remote and HT pass thru. These pre amps are hand built by Mick Maloney in Australia. Ive had mine since December and IMO this pre stomps all over the VTL 5.5 which costs a lot more. I think it is better than the 7.5 as well. These are the only two tubed pre I have experience with besides the Supratek. Check out "preamp deal of the century" under amps pre amps here on AG. I believe its the only thread with over 1600 entries. I bought mine strictly from input I read about here on AG and e mails with Mick. They are very transparent excellent speed, base, slam, air, detail, tone, huge sounstage, liquid, on and on and on. I was running direct from Wadia 861 and now I actually have more detail than running direct. Its definately worth checking out. Good luck
Please recommend a good Tube preamp.
Presently have Mark Levinson 383 integrate. Want to try out Tube Preamp. with Kinergetic KBA-280 (140wpc class A). The speakers are Micro Utopia Be. I want to use a sub with these Micros, so also need two pre outs. However a remote is a must. I only listen to CD and FM Tuner (MD-102). Flexible budget; and used is better.
Thank you in advance for all your inputs.