Preamp Suggestions for hot-rodded Odyssey Khartago?

Linear Tube Audio MZ2.

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Over the years with Odyssey amps I have used Music Reference, Kora, Modwright LS-100, PS Audio BHK, Anthem Pre-2L,Sonic Frontiers Line 2 SE+ and W4S STP-SE.  Never heard the LTA but have a friend who has used it with multiple SS amps and loves it.  My experience with Odyssey amps and the description of the LTA from him and other owner makes me think it would be a good match.  Also unless you are looking used most of the ones I have tried are either not available much anymore or over your stated price goal.  As the Odyssey amps have low input sensitivities in the 1 volt range you need to be careful of tube preamps with high gain especially if your speakers have sensitivity ratings much over the mid-80's range. 

Also if you haven't already I would pose this question over on AudioCircle where you will find plenty of current and former Odyssey owners with some going back like me almost twenty years.  

Not sure I understand not posing the question there but that's up to you.  As far as I can see from looking at the used units available in the various markets the safest bet would be the MZ2. With NOS output tubes, remote and the stock power supply you would be a few dollars over $1500 with new warranty.  You can add their upgraded power supply or another brand later if you want.  

If I was going to go that route it would be the STP-SE.  I know that works great. Look for used or demo.  Try Hi-Fi Heaven they always have"demos."