Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.


What are some other budget friendly preamps besides Schiit, the king of budget electronics? With similar quality of build and sound, both solid state or tube options would be welcome. 

Thanks,

Mike

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Nelson Pass Nutube Korg B1.

Such a lot on offer for such a little outlay.

Khozmo passives or Hattor passive/active, both made with high quality attenuators and parts plus huge selection of options between the two "sister" companies (i.e., same owner/manufacturer - Hattor is to Khozmo what Lincoln is to Ford).

What’s wrong with Schiit? I have found that the Freya+ is quite responsive to different tubes, thus giving the ability to tailor the sound effectively.

 

I second Quicksilver or Conrad Johnson .   CJs are tough to find at a reasonable price though.     

The preamp is the most important component in your system, choose carefully