Single input tube preamp

Once you get to know more about them, the single tube will not be your choice.  There is a Decware Ultra on WTB that will knock your socks off.  but will stretch your budget.

avoid the printed circuit based amps and preamps.  go with point to point. Decware and Aric are top shelf.

Jerry

The LTA products look perfect. My question now is whether to go with the new Velo or save for the full preamplifier. 

I own a space tech Labs qa112 preamp and super rectifier and a space tech Labs DAC I bought them all used and have them powered up 24/7 for years now and never have any problems with them. They sound great and are very easy on tubes. 

@dwolek perhaps you should look up true point to point wiring on the diy audio forum. There are no turret boards or terminal strips in true point to point wiring. A lot of old electronics equipment was done this way and lasted longer than most modern electronic equipment.

@mashif  In my search I came across the Quicksilver Line Stage preamp.

This is an excellent preamp. I owned this for a while and it's reliable, sounds great. I wanted to move on from it because I heard preamps based around the 6SN7 tube and I like that sound better. But this is a solid choice, for sure.