Best Pre-amp under 2k-USED


I'm having a hard time deciding on a pre-amp. Being fairly new to this hobby, I'm not even sure if I want to go SS or tubes. I have been seriously considering: Krell KRC-3, Conrad Johnson PFR, Levinson 38, Adcom GFP-750, Classe 47.5 and 50 on the SS side and BAT VK-30, Rouge Audio 99 and Melos MA-333r on the tube side. Also included in my list are various models from Audio Research and Pass Labs. I definately want a full function remote and would like to have the flexability of HT pass through. I'd like to get a unit that is considered a "high-end" product which will also match well with a Citation 7.1 amp and an Arcam FMJ CD-23 cdp. Speakers will be my next purchase (right now I'm switching between an old pair of ADS L-710's and a pair of Wharfedale towers.
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A few years back I picked up an Arnov preamp. I had my friend (Jcbtube) do a few mods. About $400 in parts. It became a lion, so I sold my CAT. Not my kitty cats.
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best preamp is no preamp!

but i saw a blue circle bc-3 on audiogon classified ad for 1300.

i am not sure how it will match with the citation amp tho. that amp sounds kind of lifeless to my ears.