What preamp should I buy ?

Hi Eagleman, yes we have discussed this pre before. I am reluctant if you know what I mean. I know you mean well and I believe you love this preamp. I am just having a hard time thinking this could be for me. Does he offer home trials ?
Why should I believe that this preamp assembled in China for $700 can be better than a ARC LS3 or a SP8 or even a Sonic Frontier SFL2. I can't imagine that being possible without A-B comparison. I don't know about this one.
Thanks, Scott

There is a Wright Sound Lab WPL20 available on AudioGon for ~$850 (not mine!). This is a hand-built, full-function, two-chassis tube unit that is something very special. I liked it more than some very expensive preamps that I had compared it with. I've also had several very good conversations with its designer, and I feel he stands behind his stuff to a much greater exent than most that I've encountered.

I narrowed it down to 2 choices. The ARC LS3 and a SP8.
I believe I might have just made a deal on a SP8.

For under a grand, EE Minimax INHO the best UNDER 1000 FOR EVEN USED.

Scott-I dont know if you know this,but Mark O.(Rogue) has a new 2 tube,remote preamp out.
He has a new tube amp out also.
The new preamp is of the same high caliber construction of his other products.
The new preamp has the 2 tubes coming up through the top cover,surrounded by a chrome cage.
It comes with the usual heavy,steel milled remote.
Retail-$995.00
It might be worth giving Mark a call or e-mail.
He's a great guy and will give you personal attention.
As a side note.I wouldnt under estimate Chinese audio products.