Tube Preamp Recommendations

Sorry Lindeman, But I can, and will wholeheartedly reccommend CJ preamps. I love my PV-11.

I am using an Audible Illusions Modulus 1 with my Bel Canto Evo. It works quite well with the Evo. I am upgrading my pre-amp and this unit fits well in your budget. If interested let me know.

second the Rogue 66 advice.Put some real NOS in it and sit back.

You should probably consider a used Anthem Pre-1L, if you can find one. I had an Anthem Pre 1 (with phono), and it came fairly close to matching a CAT SL-1 III, but for a lot less money, needless to say. It got a very good Stereophile review, which said that it improves on the Pre 1 that I had.

I have a Rogue Audio 99 with phono.I replaced the stock tubes with Telefunkens and Radiotechniques.I enjoy the detail and bass very much.Also it throws a huge soundstage.Mark O'Brien is a first class guy too.