Suggestions for a tube preamp


I am looking for a tube preamp that will work well with my system:

Clayton S 40 ampliflier
Rick Reimer Wind River GS speakers (on order)
Heavily modified Pioneer DVD player

I do not need phono and do not want to spend more than $1000.00 used.

Here are some preamps I have looked at:

AR LS 7, LS2, LS1
Blue Circle BC 21
Sonic Frontiers Line 1
MFA MAGUS
Audible Illusions L1 or Mod 3
CJ PV 10
Counterpoint 2000, 3000

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated!
hiflyer

Showing 1 response by garfish

The Sonic Frontiers Line 1 is an excellent sounding full featured pre-amp (no phono). I use the Line 1 in my 2nd system and have also used it in my main system very successfully. IMO, it is on par with the more expensive Line 2, and is even better when you find tubes you really like. Cheers. Craig