Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?


Looking to buy a "near vintage" preamplifier. Between these, which of these do you recommend based on experience (sound quality and build quality)? Or which of these wouldn't you buy based on previous experience? I like all of these based on price, condition and compatibility (input & output impedance, etc.) but can't decide on one (or even two). My source is strictly line level (computer based with DAC).

Nakamichi CA5

Kenwood L-07 CII

Bryston 0.5

Forte F44

PS Audio 5.7

PS Audio 7.0

Meitner PA-6i

B&K MC-101

B&K Pro 10 MC

Quicksilver Remote Preamp (latest 6DJ8 version)

Cary AE-3 (standard, not signature model)

Audible Illusions Modulus L1

Sonic Frontiers SLF-1

greg7

Check out Aric Audio. Also threads regarding same here on AG. He produces tube pres at different price points. Will customise to your needs. 

1. Evaluate how well you can hear.  %IMD, %THD etc.  No sense in getting equipment excessively better than that.

2. You will go further powering your pre with a power regenerator. Not a filter.  A $1500 regeterator is like a $10 preamp upgrade.  See for yourself