I'll just throw out another model similar to the mPre. Parasound has a new pre amp with a built in DAC, the P5. Availability should be by the end of the month or so. It seems really well implemented, with bass management, a decent phono section, and analog volume, considered superior to the digital you'd get in a DAC.
I think Peachtree has a similar model too.
I think Peachtree has a similar model too.