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

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Hiflyer
Don't overlook the Audible Illusions. I've owned mine for over 8 years and have never had a problem. It's easy on tubes (I replace mine every 3 - 4 years) and replacement tubes are relatively inexpensive. Only downside is it's not remote controlled. I do get tired of having to adjust the dual volume pots for about every third CD. This preamp continues to be highly rated by reviewers and IMHO deserves it.