Tube preamp with remote suggestion to go with Berning ZH-270

actually, I found a MZ2, thanks 

I can’t emphasize enough how good the Linear Tube Audio preamps are. These are David Berning’s latest designs and have excellent synergy with his amps. The MZ2 is within your price range.

Berning TF 12 preamps all had remote control

No remote on the TF-12 that I see/

Schiit Freya +...nothing competes with these at around 900 bucks as they're a true high end bargain.

you might try to find a Berning TF-12 preamp used

don sachs unit used would be just about 2 grand... lovely unit

there are other very nice tube pre’s out there with remotes, but under 2 grand cost even used rules out the ones i have in mind

Linear Tube Audio MZ2 is a perfect match