Best solid state pre-amp below US $ 10.000,00 ??


Any suggestions ?
frankpiet
Marantz SC-7S1 preamp.
msrp is $7500.
I had sold my Levinson 32 after comparing.
H-Cat P12B. This is the only solid state line stage that I can listen to. Fortunately, it is also better than any of the tube line stages that I have listened to.
It's all relative to your gear. How about a 1000 watt McIntosh with 99db horns?

It's the silliest question under $10K.
I've not tried most, but going from the tubed CJ 17LS to the Ayre K1x was like a revalation. The Ayre preamp has brought out the most significant improvment I've ever made to any stereo system.