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

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.

@smodtactical Only because this is a public forum that many people read and extrapolate conclusions, I want to put this out of here. I’ve heard resale being a concern, however I see the occasional Motherlode II, as well as others of my preamps (when available) selling for right about the same percentage of MSRP as many other brands. Example: New Unlimited II which sold for $1250 two years ago selling for $950. The only things I don’t see selling well are custom pieces that the customer wanted to choose colors to match their system and then wonders why nobody wants a yellow preamp (this is a made up example). I understand it's not as easy of a sale, unless the buyer is familiar with the brand and gear however. Best wishes, Aric

Hello,

if you can get a Cary Audio SLP-05 from Cary, snag it. You will not be disappointed. Works with just about any amplifier, SS or Tube