Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000

Got it thanks @decooney 

I’m considering a bespoke pre with two 6SN7s driving the output transformers, with tube rectifier and choke. No capacitors in the signal path. More research needed as to the import of this, as others mention capacitors.

Any opinion on evo 400 pre ?

@smodtactical-Call Aric again, have him build you a Motherlode and get off the preamp carousel. No risk, all reward! I have mentioned before, The Motherlode is the only piece of gear I have remain in my rack since the first day of listen.

@laaudionut issue with aric is resale value is not too good so if i end up not liking it im screwed. Maybe i can try one of his lower end preamps.