Tube Line Stage around $5k

"In that case your myopia prevents you from looking at Nagra, Wavac, Kondo and Audionote"

Not at all.... those are all beyond my means. $5k is stretching it

I guess what I should have said was I don’t want anything made in China

I really appreciate all the replies.  I am 54 ,  I need a "destination " preamp ...  meaning it will be good until my final destination 

+1 on considering the PS Audio. I dont have any experience with their BHK stuff but I did run their S300 for years without a hitch and it was a great amp for what I paid for it. The BHK pre is $6.5K new but there is a used unit on USAudio mart for a purdy good price.  I am sure they  get some of the compenents from APAC but I have been in their facility as its just down the road from my house and I am pretty sure all their BHK stuff is assembled right here in Boulder and many parts are sourced here in Colorado. 

@oddiofyl 

"I need a "destination " preamp ... " 

I've had three of those now since I was your age.