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Tube Pre Amp replacement for Manley Shrimp.

I'm looking for some recommendations on an upgrade to my existing pre amp. I'm currently using a Manley Shrimp and have been very happy with it up to now (great PRAT and sound stage with the right tubes). I'm currently looking for a unit that offers remote volume control and doesn't require more than 6 tubes (to keep tube rolling more cost effective). I've used a lot of different pre's in the past - Sonic Frontiers, Bryston, McCormack, and Manley - and would like some recommendations on other manufacturers. I'm a big fan of tube "warmth" and tend to lean towards the Mullard type "sound". My current gear behind the Shrimp is a Bryston 4B ST, Classe CDP 10, KEF 104/2, Harmonic Tech Pro-Silway III+ interconnects, and Harmonic Tech Pro9+ speaker cables. I'm looking to spend between $2-3 used. Would be very interested in any feedback on pairing the Bryston with an AR, Calypso, or DeHavilland.

As always - thanks for the help.

Clayeton
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sherod
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Kensetsu,
You might consider the Audio Horizon preamp. I prefer the earlier TP 2.0n version, but slightly tweaked with upgraded output caps and Siemens cca tubes. Victor Comerchero, Joseph Chow's associate at AH has VTL monoblocks in his system and the AH preamp is a good match for him. Enjoy the music. (o:
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