Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition

Agree with Runwell....   I just bought a Zesto Leto , it was NIB leftover  but never sold.  I paid $3500, worth every penny.    I would look for something out of your reach new that you can afford used .   That Zesto made it sound like I literally got a new system the upgrade was so night and day.   It was not subtle!!!   The preamp is the heart of a good system and one of the best places to put your money.

@oddiofyl  that’s the reason I’m looking to move on from mine. I like what I have but I feel like it doesn’t elevate the system. 
 

been looking at used Herron, Hornshoppe, Supratek, Backert. I run subs so 2 sets of outs are a necessity unless there’s another way around that.

@jackd  tell me more about the Supratek?

Benchmark +1.  Quietest preamp I have ever heard.  

New or used price?

If you can lay your hands on a used Backert Rhumba 1.3, it will bring smile on your face when you introduce it in your system and listen to it. Unfortunately they don't show up often.