My preferences in order are as follows:
Ayre K1XE
T+A P1230r
Accuphase c2000
BAT 42SE
Naim 281,202,102
MCIntosh C200
Mark Levinson 326
CJ PFR
Classe CP 700
I have not heard the MBL or the Accuphase C2410. Although the Ayre and T+A sound somewhat different I like both equally as the best solid state preamps I have heard.
Ayre K1XE
T+A P1230r
Accuphase c2000
BAT 42SE
Naim 281,202,102
MCIntosh C200
Mark Levinson 326
CJ PFR
Classe CP 700
I have not heard the MBL or the Accuphase C2410. Although the Ayre and T+A sound somewhat different I like both equally as the best solid state preamps I have heard.