Need preamp recommendation


Hi everyone :)

I am in the market for a 2-ch preamp to go with my power amp, and am looking for some recomendations. Will prob go used, as I think I can get more value for my money. I would like to limit the sale price @ $4k.

Do I want this?:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Krell-Illusion-II-preamplifier/254393285505

Maybe something else?

Thanks in advance.


riffwraith
If you want to blend in tubes look at the Rogue RP-5 $3.5k new and see if the numbers match up with what you need.  If you need balanced then look at the RP-7 used .  YOu might catch people moving off the 7 up to the 9. Then you can start rolling tubes which is fun.

Rogue gots good customer service as well.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/rogue-audio-rp-7-line-preamplifier-specifications


I'll second mboldda1's recommendation.  I have a DeHavilland Ultraverve (mk1 I guess) that's been great for me for over a decade.
those two mx110z's: one may not be OEM walnut case, verify with seller if it matters.
+1 on Don Sachs preamp, this is an outstanding preamp and can compete with or even better than other more expensive preamps. I bought the LTA preamp and returned it after one week. It has a nice clarity but there’s no warmth that you get from a tube preamp or even my solid state Jeff Rowland preamp.