NAD Preamp

Thanks to all.  The price range  ..I would like to keep around 1K.  I listen to my music loud thru a signal processor and AR 303a's  Mainly classic rock.. I'm replacing an Adcom 555 that crapped out. I'm guess I'd like the music less Neutral and more "musical"  I want to continue to use the signal processor with whatever I buy.  Again, Thanks for responses!

i'd opt for a parasound 2100 or p5--nice gear which will match your amp

I tried the Parasound P5 before settling on the NAD. To my ears the NAD sounded better; better soundstage and better bass. Its currently paired with my Vincent SP-331 amp and the combination is relatively "musical" with help from the tube input stage in the Vincent. You may want to consider a tube preamp with the A21 to warm up the SS sound. A fairly popular combination.

The P5 is not half the preamp the P7 is. I'm afraid I can't recommend it at the price point. 

What about a DAC/Pre ? 

Best,

E

Consider a used tube pre. Jolida or Quicksilver.