best ss preamp w/ remote used under 1000

Good call on the Sony ta-e9000es. I owned one for two years then dumped it here for $800.00 with the 2.1 upgraded software about a month ago. I still miss the touch screen remote. Can't think of a nicer pre in that price range.

If probably won't go much under $1000, it might go slightly over $1000, however you can get the Conrad Johnson PFR. Stereophile Class A.

Could go BAT Vk3i if you pumped up the end price.Why not a used Adcom GFP 750 as opposed to a surround one?Rave reviews from Fi and Stereophile.CJPV12 if we get back to the tube thing.Will improve the mids of that nice amp you have.But your B&W's are voiced sweet so you may not want it but I would even if the bass softens up a bit.

a used Audio Pesearch LS3R or a Audible Illusions Modulas 3

I suggest the Marsh solid state preamp. I compared the Marsh to the Adcom preamp that is so highly rated and the Marsh sounded much better. It gave the proper color to the music and was more involving. It was more detailed. The Adcom was very good looking and good but not quite as good as the Marsh.