Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.

 I see that not too many tube pres offer balanced inputs, any thoughts?

Schiit Freya+ is a balanced preamp!

From the Schiit site: ''Freya+ F is a true high-end, balanced, remote-control preamp. Switch between passive, differential buffer, and differential tube gain modes, and enjoy the fine control of a 128-step relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control with perfect channel matching.''

Mike

Rogue and BAT.  

I'm a really big fan of 6sn7 tubes in a preamp. I think they have the truest most linear sound across the spectrum. As such, I went with a ModWright ls100 and am extremely happy with it. You can get one used for your price. I've never heard the schitt but have other products from them so would bet it's solid. Could also try and track down a don Sachs model 2. Or go online to the tubes4hifi site and Roy who designed the Don Sachs model 2 will make you one to his spec. An absolutely amazing preamplifier. I had one for a while and am sorta sad I sold it

Great stuff guys, thanks a lot!

I have a CODA #16 and use the Benchmark HPA4 preamp with it. I also had a CODA #8 at one time, this is similar to the Schitt Wotan amp.

I have tried the following preamps with the #16, #8, and the Wotan.In order of preference:

- Benchmark LA4 and HPA4

- Holo Audio Serene (a warmer LA4 and HPA4)

- Schitt Mjolnir v3 (no remote)

- Schitt Kara F

- CODA 07x

- Schitt Freya+

I will need another preamp when I move to my next house. My HPA4 pre currently runs 2 systems. My 2nd future preamp will be for the CODA #16 amp and it will either be a Benchmark LA4 pre or the Raven Revelation tube preamp.