Who makes the least expensive Tube Pre-Amp?


I would like to add a tube Pre-Amp to my system just see if I hear a difference. I know that at a cheap price it will not be a great sounding pre-amp but I'm just curious to see if I can achieve some of that tube smoothness in my system.

Again,,,,,,,,,I need suggestions on an entry level tube
pre amp.
meech33
watch for a used conrad johnson PV 5,6,or7 (300-500)they will perform with the ability to determine what your seeking. if you decided to not keep around, will be able to liquidate without any dificulty.
AMC makes cheap and decent tube pre.
OTherwise, please look into Bel Canto.
Good luck
Marakanetz,

Does this mean that the CJ PV-10AL that retailed for $1k is not a good design?

What about Rogue 66, readily available for less than $1k?

What about one of several AR preamp models, again readily available for less than a kilobuck?

What about a CAT with some scratches on its face available for less than $1k?

I hope that my sarcasm has not fallen on a deaf(golden) ear.

I will stipiulate that within a particular manufacturer's products, if they offer more than one preamp, and one costs $400, and the other costs $4000, the $4000 pre stands a good chance of sounding better.

But if you're saying that you can't get a good sounding preamp at less than $1k USED, you're just wrong.

Cheers, and good luck.
Forget all these $1000 models. They're all great, but you asked for inexpensive. The Bottlehead Foreplay is VERY highly regarded, and can be found used for $150-300.

JD