Which is the best preamp for the BEL 1001 MKVs?

I have a pair of BEL 1001 MKVs and trying to find a best matched preamp. My price range is about 1k to 2k and prefer tube preamp. Any suggestion?

havu10-15-2005 1:27am

havu OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 10-17-2005 at 04:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the reponse. I am thinking about either Audio Research or BAT preamp. I like the BAT VK5i but it does not have RCAs output whereas the BELs have only RCA. The Cary preamp is also in my list.
havu OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 04-22-2007 at 08:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your all suggestions. I have tried the BELs with Hovland HP100 and then VTL 5.5. They both sound good with the BEL I slightly prefer the VTL due to the bigger soundstage and better midrange. The Hovland is better in the high and inner detail. To me, nothing beats the BEL in the bass and separation. I have tried some other tube amps that cost twice of a BEL but nothing comes close. Best solid amp that I have heard under 10k. They are a keeper.:)