The Forte'Model 2 is a fabulous preamp and can be found from time to time on Audiogon for around $300. See reviews on Audiogon for more details. I also really liked the Classe' Dr-5. There is one for sale on Audiogon for $550 right now. The Dr-5 is a full-function preamp that really exudes sophistication and solidity and is a really solid performer. I only sold mine last year to upgrade to the much more expensive ARC LS16 MkII.
