Looking to upgrade my preamp, suggestions?


Decided it is time to try out a newer preamp, have upgraded everything else over last couple of months bar this so...
Present pre is an ARC LS2 with gold lion tube and herbies tube damper.
Rest is Esoteric sa-50, bat vk600se and b&w 804d.
Listen exclusively to rock music, old and new
Important to myself, solid bass, vocals and soundstage, a remote might be nice too...lol
Thinking along the lines so far of bat vk32se, a newer ARC like ls17 or 27. Yes all tubes
Suggestions along solid state lines please?
budget is about 3500 max
Prefer to hear from actual owners of preamps suggested for your actual experiences
thank you all in advance 
128x128uberwaltz
Congratulation on the McIntosh.   In your budget, I would go for ARC REF3 or EAR 868.  I prefer over MW 36.5 especially one without an external PS.
Another vote for ModWright. I've had the SWL9.0SE for many years with all the upgrades. 
I am presently using an Audio Research LS27 which I got for $4000.  But I previously had an LS26, which should be going for around $3000.  You can not do better for the money.  Plus are both single ended plus ballanced.
The C48 is probably as close as you'll get to a tube sound with an SS pre. I have no doubt you'll be pleased. Let us know...