Looking for inexpensive preamp


So here is the current gear
Paradigm Premier 800F most of the time, sometimes KEF R100 for SpeakersArcam FMJ P35 AmplifiersRotel 1066 Pre-amp
I feel the Rotel is currently the weak link.  Does anyone have any thoughts on a good replacement.  Not afraid of used.
I am considering going to the KEF Q750s but that is still down the road.
I like a warmer sound, I like detail but too bright and I can get annoyed.
Music ranges are all over the board.  Disturbed to Stravinsky.  Although no Rap or Opera.  Prefer Folk and acoustic.

Trying to stay under 1k $$$$
schwantner
FWIW detail can easily exist without brightness.

Do you need a phono section?
Schiit Freya with some really good tubes? Amperex 6sn7 maybe?.  The Shuguang Black Treasure 6sn7 are big and require a raiser adapter, but they are warm sounding and very nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-kQaCdjylc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RltJw004j3c

Conrad Johnson PV6?

I second the Schiit Freya with upgraded tubes.
 It's a no-brainer for the money.