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What are my preamp choices?

I can't spend more than 2k and I don't care if it's solid state or tube, although I've never owned any tube gear. My music is all digital but I do not want a built in DAC as I have a good external DAC already. One feature that would be useful is three sets of RCA outputs (one for my power amps and two for the three subwoofers in my system). A full featured remote is a must. The idea of a tube preamp sounds fascinating as long as it is hassle free. Used equipment is fine as well. I will be using this preamp to feed the power amp section of a Harman Kardon hk990 which drives a pair of Usher Dancer Mini 2 DMD loudspeakers.
danoroo
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georgehifi
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I will be using this preamp to feed the power amp section of a Harman Kardon hk990

Danoroo, hate to be the bearer of bad news but looking at this your HK990 intergrated doesn't have poweramp inputs, just preamp outputs.

http://www.studio-22.com/harman-kardon/images/harman-kardon-hk990-back.jpg

Cheers George
soix
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Yikes. Nice catch George. Does that strike anyone as odd? HK must really like their preamp section.
danoroo OP
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@Zd542

I live in Houston which is an audio wasteland as far as I can tell. There seems to be a few stores in Dallas or maybe Austin where I could audition gear.
danoroo OP
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@Georgelofi

According to the owner's manual, the unbalanced input labeled "processor" connects directly to the HK990's power amp section. Can't I connect a preamp there? I've never owned separates before, so is there anything else I need to be aware of such as impedance matching or gain comparability?
danoroo OP
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@Rlwainwright

Wow! Thanks Rlwainwright. This piece of gear looks very interesting. Fits my needs very well.
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