Best tube preamp w/ HT bypass under 8K.

Thanks for both responses.
Soundlogic,
The VTL 7.5 is too much of a preamp for me. I have no room for 2 chassis, but I can swing a small power supply.
I should've also made it clear that the 8K price I posted is MSRP.

Any other suggestions???

Thanks again.

The 2 recommendations above are good choices but if you are looking for a new preamp in the <$8k range with the features you desire you should definitely consider the new Hovland HP 200. I think it sounds better than the HP 100 and is a visual knockout as well.

vac reniasance series
m.s.r.p $8000

Jcvr777,
The VAC Renaissance is actually at the top of my list along with the Hovland HP-200.
Any opinions on it?

Thanks,
Jose.

Jose21
everytime i heard VAC products they sounded great