Herron 1A,, Herron 2A, Modwright LS100 or Aesthetix Calypso?

I have both a Modwright LS100 and a Herron 1A, both are very good preamps, but depending upon what sound you are after they differ. If you like the sound of 6SN7s (my partiality) swap in either NOS Sylvania or new production Sophia Electric or Black Treasure CV181s, as well as a NOS 5AR4; find it very enjoyable with good sounstaging, separation, no over-emphasis of treble, mids or bass. I purchased the Herron used a a potential back-up, but it now resides in my second system. It is 6922 driven and has a transparent sound with good soundstaging and separation. I haven't tube rolled the stock tubes , if I did I might try to soften it a little with NOS Mazda. I have used them as well as Phillips Miniwatts and Siemens in my Modwright Elysee DAC with very good results

LS100 is the 6SN7 preamp I'm referring to above

I have owned a Herron VTSP-1, upgraded to the max over time.  I traded it in on a VTSP-3A and have upgraded it to the latest version.  As really good as the VTSP-1 was, the 3A (r03) is outstanding.  Until I heard the VTSP-360, I had not heard anything beat or even equal the 3A (r03). 

The best part of owning Herron Audio is that you get Keith Herron.  He provides great customer service and will do what he can to optimize his equipment for his owners. 

From what i am understanding, the modwright anniversary 9.0 is a cut above his other pres. A herron 3 is more than i can spend. I'm afraid the herron 1 is not going to be much different than the shrimp i had. Not really sure why i think that way.

@dpm2340 :  And budget around 2K???