Preamp for Plinius SA-103

I used the Aesthetics Calypso with NOS tubes when I had a Plinius SA-102 & Dynaudio C4's. Can roll tubes to suit your tastes. Highly recommended.

How much are you willing to spend on a pre? do you need special features on it?

Thanks guys, was actually looking at ARC LS17/27, Modwright LS36.5/LS100, Plinius M8/Tautoro to be specific. Could not find any reviews on their pairing with the SA103. Also wondering if a tube pre could be too warm with the Plinius.

I used a Aesthetix Claypso signature with a Plinius sa-50 MkIII. Really nice. Still have the Plinius but using an Atlas for primary amp. The aesthetix has 2 gain settings. I used the default lower setting.

An older Audio Research might be too warm but the newer ones and BAT tube pre's were a good match for my Plinius SA-100 MKIII when I had it. I think a good tubed pre would sound very nice.