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preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my preamp.  I am currently using a Luxkit A3300 preamp.  Other components are:
Naim Uniti Serve streamer
Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC
Otomon Lab custom build 300B amp
Spatial Audio X5 speakers

I am looking for a tube linestage between $2000-$3000.  From several years ago, I read good things about the following:

Cary SLP98
Modwright SWL 9.0 SE
Supratek Chardonnay
And more recent ones with good reviews:

Coincident Statement LineStage
Linear Tube Audio MZ2/MZ3
Don Sachs Model 2 preamp
I have three questions:

1) Is there other models I should consider?  
2) are those in the first group still good options since they are older models?  3) anyone have experience in them and can do some comparisons?



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charles1dad
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The recommendations  posted here have been good. Personally I believe that the DeHavilland Mercury is an excellent option. I don't feel that additional 6SN7s are needed in the signal path.  Type 85 tube is a good alternative. 
Very simple circuit design. 
Soft start with tube rectifier
I believe that it will match beautifully with a 300b amplifier using 6SN7 driver/input stage,
Charles 
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