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What's the best preamp for under 1000

I would like to buy a top quality used preamp for $1000 or less. Should I be looking for tube or ss, and what models for best price? I want to be able to build the rest of my system around this piece, so I want it to be as musical as possible. Any specific recommendations? Thanks for your interest.
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sugarbrie
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For an active preamp, the original 6SN7 based Blue Circle BC-21.

There is also the earlier CJ version; the CJ PV-10A, which is similar to the new B model.

There is a plain PV-10, from 1989-1992 which was my first tube preamp. It uses different tubes then the A and B versions.
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