Solid State preamp Brands

@russellrcncom What makes me enamored with SS is the consistency with which it operated. Same results every time. I am looking for clarity, dynamics and a good sense of space from the new preamp. I doesnt have to be THE purest in neutrality as I am coming from (what some would say is)  a somewhat colored tube pre.

@larryi I like the sound on the warmer side but not tubey as I already have a tube pre. I want a remote, balance is an important function. I would like a selection of bith balanced and rca connections. The rest of my system consists of a Holo Spring 3 KTE dac, VPI Classic2 with Dynavector 20X2L cart, Emotiva ERC-3 I am using only as a transport. My own 12 inch 3 way speakers (12"SB, 5 inch mid and Seas Dome) SVS SB3000 sub as well as a pair of GR Research H Frame 2x12 subs.

@jim2 that is one awesome looking build. wow.

@willy-t  yes the JC2 is very well made. I thought the bass was the very best Ive heard, buy the high end not so much...

Wow a lot of great input and things to consider. Question: Does anyone else have issues with "digital" preamps. I guess they take analog input convert to digital the back to analog out>. I have a standalone dac so I m think all this extra processing is really not necessary

Just wanted to update everyone where I am right now. I got lucky and bought a Mullard NOS tube that is incredible. Quiet and stable. My hope is that the tube issues I was having was because they were not new tubes I was getting.

@decooney I agree 100% with you. My tubes are stable after 45 min to 1 hr most. I never turn off my solid state equipment (dac etc)