Best value in pre-owned preamps right now?

I'm with you on keeps DACs separate. If you can still find them, NuForce MCP 18a preamps we're going for $600. (Originally $1100). Pure analog, eight channels but I only use it in a stereo system DEAD quiet and as neutral as I have ever head anything. Check out the reviews. Haven't seen them used yet but should be less than $600.

Georgelofi,

I have seen you post this same thing several times. Do you work for the manufacturer or are you an agent?

Not at all Taters, I'm not a shill like many others on Audiogon.
I recommend this as probably the cheapest one made that is good quality.

If you hit the link, I produce an entirely different approach to a passive attenuator which I believe is even better, the theory is the same but for 11 X the price.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1276356977&&&/Lightspeed-Attenuator-Best-Preamp-Ever-

This Schitt SYS passive is a taste of what can be had for just $49 and with a trial period.

Cheers George

I think it depends on the budget. For a truly budget system the Schitt SYS combined with the right used power amp might prove better than an integrated.

A used Jolida or Quicksilver tube pre also come to mind as a good deal in a somewhat more expensive system.

Classe pre-amps used are typically very good value. Bel Canto also. It always comes down to these two for me when looking. I would also consider most Krells.