Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition

Music First Audio baby reference V2 SE passive TVC.  

LTA (David Berning) MZ2 cost less but I put at the top of the heap in this price range.

Agree with Runwell....   I just bought a Zesto Leto , it was NIB leftover  but never sold.  I paid $3500, worth every penny.    I would look for something out of your reach new that you can afford used .   That Zesto made it sound like I literally got a new system the upgrade was so night and day.   It was not subtle!!!   The preamp is the heart of a good system and one of the best places to put your money.

@oddiofyl  that’s the reason I’m looking to move on from mine. I like what I have but I feel like it doesn’t elevate the system. 
 

been looking at used Herron, Hornshoppe, Supratek, Backert. I run subs so 2 sets of outs are a necessity unless there’s another way around that.

@jackd  tell me more about the Supratek?

Benchmark +1.  Quietest preamp I have ever heard.