Which is the best preamp for the BEL 1001 MKVs?

I have used the following preamps with my MKV: VTL 5.5, Manley Shrimp, and the Audio Research SP16. All have low output impedences and mate very well with the BEL amp. The order of listing is my preference as well. All are in your price range used or new.

Thanks for the reponse. I am thinking about either Audio Research or BAT preamp. I like the BAT VK5i but it does not have RCAs output whereas the BELs have only RCA. The Cary preamp is also in my list.

if you are looking at bat vk5.. may want to to look at a vk-30... similiar sonics and has rca's..

Hi, my favorite is the Theta Gen. VIII which is what I'm currently running. In the price range you mention I'd look into a PSE HL-1. It's the best I've heard under $2k. It also has a lot of features other Pre-amps don't have. If you're willing to save up, I suggest an Aesthetix unit. It's superb!
Good luck,
Michael

hovland hp100 -outstanding match also audio research ls 8 mk II bob hovland modified-do not worry about the low input imp. of the amp and highiess output imp of the hovland.had that.