Entry level tube pre with pass thru and remote?


Hi,
Still trying to learn here, but can I please get a direction to look as far as:

1) Quality and Sound ofcourse

2) Pass thru for dual use as 2 channel and Home Theater, and remote control

3) Entry level price, nothing too fancy, just about the sound.
I have no idea who's product to look at or models, please give me some direction! and thanks all...
P.S. this is a slow learning process for me, not jumping into this overnight.
chadnliz
Sonic frontiers line 1 preamp, around $800-900.
And you will get to try out tubes.
ARC LS 16 mk1. (around $1400) Maybe a little bit more money than you are looking to spend, but a very good unit with all the features you are looking for. Won't have to upgrade either if you get one!