I'm sure you meant GFA 555 and for under $1K new I would recommend either Aric Audio or Mapletree Audio. Both offer all tube design preamps that sound marvelous with older SS amps like the GFA 555 and alike.
I have paired the 555 with Aric's Unlimited preamp and it sounded great. Took the edge off the Adcom especially at higher volumes. I don't think for under $1K you can anything new or used that could beat either of these preamps. My personal opinion of course.
I have paired the 555 with Aric's Unlimited preamp and it sounded great. Took the edge off the Adcom especially at higher volumes. I don't think for under $1K you can anything new or used that could beat either of these preamps. My personal opinion of course.