Best preamp under 1500$ freya+ , cary slp03 ?

The basic Linear Tube Audio Micro Zotl Mark II is $1295 . I am using one and would not want more, Read reviews compare. Try to hear one, can't be beat at this price.

I had the Freya+ and sold it. This new Schitt preamp is rather good on my 2-channel, and sounds better to me than the Freya+.

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I think the Quicksilver preamps are very good. 

You should be able to find a Doge 8 preamp within your price range, depending on the tube set it comes with..

I had one before I replaced it with a Don Sachs preamp.

The Doge 8 is *very* sensitive to tube selection (4 X 12AX7, 4 X 12AT7). I really liked the sound that Siemens ECC801S and Mazda 12AT7 tubes gave me.

The Doge 8 also has a very decent phono section (both MM and MC). If you don’t spin vinyl, then you can put any cheap 12AX7 tube in.