$1600. preamp


for $1600. would you buy a manley shrimp?  why not? what else then?
dpm2340
I can second this.  I've been enjoying this amazing piece of gear for a couple of months now.  This hits WAY above its price point.  Highly musical, yet all the details are there.  Cymbals ring and shimmer, voices are "you are there" (they are here?).  PRAT reminds me of the better NAIM gear, except now add some richness.  I bet Don's amps are amazing as well.

I second the Jolida fusion pre. It's got a powerful exiting but smooth sound. iMO. Thinkin about the upgrade but not sure I need to.