Preamps-Tube

Consider the Cary SLP-05 tube amplifier with tube rectifier power supply. In my experience it is "lusher" than the CJ. It was Densis Had's no holds barred pre-amp and is a real upgrade from the SLI-80. It is quite detailed and lush at the same time  It has a high output impedance, so you should have a high input impedance on your amp. Had is no longer with Cary, but they still sell and support the SLP-05.

Prima Luna is also popular with many, although I do not have any experience with it.

I’m using a Mapletree Audio Design line stage. 2 chassis with tube rectification. I’ve stopped looking for better. They are custom built in Canada, and not very expensive considering the performance. Check them out here https://hollowstate.netfirms.com/.
Good luck! ! !

I recently added a Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT Pre to my system (Daedalus, Wells Audio, Lampizator) and it sounds fantastic. The most harmonically complete sound Ive ever had. And as far as any glare or harshness, it is smooth as Ive ever heard in my room, yet dynamic and lacking nothing imo... With the DHTs implemented this way, you will not even think of needing or wanting tube rectification.

I should add that I have very sensitive hearing to high freq glare and/or harshness. It is no longer present in my system.

I’m using a Mapletree Audio Design line stage. 2 chassis with tube rectification. I’ve stopped looking for better.

+1 ... Me too! Agree. And one of the best features is being able to run 6SN7 or 12SN7 tubes, depending on your taste and budget.

I have mostly used tube PreAmps with my tube Amp and am very happy with tube PreAmps. Currently I have Reimyo CAT 777 as Pre on my system.  Its tube complement includes two 12AU7s for amplification, two 12BH7As as tube buffers, and two 6X4WAs as tube rectifiers. I think they are all GEC NOS tubes as originally installed by the company. I am very happy with it and have stopped looking further .