Need preamp recommendation

Go for it.....

What power amp do you have?

What features do you need from a preamp? I've been looking at preamps extensively as well in that price range. I have been curious to see what tubes would do in the chain to go along with a SS power amp.

These three are on my short list - and can all be found under 4k used. The Rogue is a hybrid design and the other tube are all Tube. The Rogue and Backert Labs are made in the US if that matters.
- Backert Labs Rumba 
- Rogue Audio RP-7 
- Primaluna EVO 400

I want the LTA MZ3 ... has a great headphone section too (world class). Their Berning ZOTL design runs the tubes at lower power for longer tube life. The is said to be an extraordinary preamp/headphone amp. $3700

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/lta-mz3-preamplifier/

They also make a full size preamp with onboard power supply, with more inputs. Sonically, it’s exactly the same.

^ LTA MZ3 would be excellent. and I'll add the Don Sachs Linestage for a little more tube bloom

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