Tube preamp with remote for 1K used

Rogue Audio 66... In its own league for this price point.

I'm quite happy with the Melos SHA Gold Reference. Throw in some Siemens E188CC or Ccas and it really sings. No need to upgrade for quite awile, AFAIC. Good luck in your search.

i'm w/musicdoc - i heard an older wersion - the sha-gold, a couple years ago & was blown away by the sound for the price. i currently use the melos' top-line two-box wersion, the music director (was ma-333r), but the sha-gold/gold-r is right up there...

doug s.

ps - there's currently an sha-gold, f/a on ebay w/a "buy now" price of $649...

I second the Rogue - mine does a very nice job (no remote, has the phone section). You could possibly get a used one for around $700 and then talk to Rogue about the $250 Magnum upgrade - will put you right on budget...

I agree the Melos SHA series is a nice pre.I believe they only have 2 tubes so if you dont want to have to spend alot for a tube roll this may be a factor.Please correct me John and Dug if Im wrong about the # of tubes(as if you wouldnt):) Also,the Rogue is avaliable with a remote just to clear up any confusion from RGD's post.Last I knew Rogue was going to start offering the 66 with a remote and phono together.