Looking for smooth SS pre amp


I would like the input of my fellow "Aragonites" concerning "smooth" pre amps. I'm looking for pre's that are clear but not grainy. My limit is $1,500-$2,000 and don't mind purchasing new or used.
martice
I'll mirror sdcampbell re the Klyne, you have too spend more then twice as much to get anything as good and MAYBE better than Stan's pre-amps, and if you can find one used for a good price, it's one of the best bang/buck out there.
The buffered Placette at about $2,000 would be the pick of the bunch that I have tried. SS, but no nasty sounds in sight.