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Preamp suggestions, yes again

I know these types of topics come up very often but here's another.

I'm looking for a preamp for my system. I currently use an Onkyo TX-SR705 as a pre. I have Klipsch RP-600M bookshelf speakers fed by a diy First Watt Aleph J amp. 

I'm looking at the Odysey Candela and the Van Alstine Vision SLR to start. I'd like to stay around this price point or lower.

I do not need phono but a remote is a must have. Obviously I'm open to ss or tubes. Thoughts on the two in considering? Other suggestions? 
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The only help I can give you is to report on my Odyssey power amp. I am 3d owner of what I think is Klaus’s biggest single amp about 20 years ago: Stratos Dual-Mono. One cabinet with 2 big toroidals and even 2 IEC 15’s for separate power cables. It’s an 85lb monster and a terrific sounding amp.(180 into 8ohms). They’re still hand assembled in Indianapolis and have a great warranty. I leave this old guy running nite and day and it never spits.
When I first hooked the Odyssey up, there was a ground problem but all I had to do was tighten the gold RCA input connector.
There are no mistakes in your candidates. Enjoy.
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