Decent preamp


I didn't say good because I'm in the budget but what's a decent preamp I could buy to work with Aragon 2004 amp? I'm thinking tube but let me know your opinions. Was advised to stay away from emotiva and other factory direct brands but not sure if that's a valid opinion.
cygnusx8
I found an amazing bargain on flea-bay. 
 Onkyo p-308.  Amazing preamp, quality, sound, superb piece!
   Love her!
arctikdeth, you're right about the Onykos. I owned the P303 way back in the early eighties. It was my first eye opener to a better world of electronics. Onyko reissued this great preamp called the P3000R. I'd give it a serious look. Joe
Visit your local retailer. He will take into account your room size, your speakers, your listening habits, how you listen, what products make sense for you. I always buy 50% more power as a rule so you can have Dynamic range. This way your electronics breathe easily. Make sure you have lots of ventilation, clean the unit every year completely. Remove all cables and clean the ends. using Dioxit and other similar products will help.