Best tube preamplifier for under $15k

@haabitat Get a balanced tube preamp for your amp.


If you get one that supports the balanced line standard then you will have a fair amount of immunity to the sound of the interconnect cables. FWIW most balanced line products in high end audio don't support the standard. ARC is a good example.

15K for a pre amp...  how much of that is just Jewelery for looks ?
Schiit Freya + is all you need.. spend the  $14.1K Left over on music..

@pani thanks for your post

@mikem I'm not sure why you care how I spend my money. And I'm almost certain you've never compared the Freya to a top of the line preamp. If you have direct experience, go ahead and enlighten us. 

@mikem   I'm not sure why you'd need to spend $900 on a Freya when you have a perfectly acceptable iPhone and earbuds that sound just fine. 

The best one under 15k is the one that sounds best to you. Asking others a question like this is like asking someone what’s the best tasting pie under $15.
People tastes differ not only in what they like to hear, but also in what they like to eat.