Just perusing the used audio sites and saw a few in your price range to consider
Backert labs Rhumba 1.3
Audio Research Reference 3
BAT VK 51 SE
Modwright 36.5
These are a few on a well known used audio site.
Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.
I have a Coda No 8 power-amp and was looking for some suggestions on what would a good tube pre-amp that would pair up with it?
https://coda.cc/coda-no-8-amplifier
Thank you!