Best Remote $1,250 used preamp?

It seems that you are looking a tube preamplifier, but if you decide for a solid state non balanced preamplifier, I may suggest the McCormack RLD-1. I bought mine used for $1,100.00(shipping included). Yes, remote control is a blessing for lazy audiophiles like me.

For that money, Rogue, Blue Circle and Placette could be found here at AudioGon for under $1,250.00.

Just my .02cents.

Jahaira

I've got a Bat vk 20 and I am completely satisfied. If you shop you can find one on the net tnat will fall into your budget. It sounds great and works well with a wide variety of amplifiers. The Conrad Johnson PFR will also work well for you especially with the Sonograph amp.

What else is in your system? What amps are you considering?

You may also consider the Adcom GFP 750. It has balanced and single ended I/O, sounds not at all in passive mode, and comes with a unique remote. Nelson Pass design, I've seen em for <$900 on Audiogon.

Thanks for the replys. In response to the question about the rest of my system: Theil 2.2, Cambridge DVD/CD, Syngergistic Research and Cardas cables.

What amp am I thinking about? I am open to suggestions here too, but am leaning towards:

Plinius SA 100MK2
Conrad Johnson MF 2300
Bell Canto Evo
Marsh

Really want the preamp to have source selection as well as volume. Does the BAT VK20 have source, or just volume on the remote?

Thanks again for the feedback. Paul