Tube pre w/ remote and phono: used 5-$600.....

You might realize that after the thorough search for $600 full function preamp you won't find better one neither tube or SS to Sunfire SRP which is SS.
It has MM/MC transformerless phonostage(MC has near 65dB!) and excellent noise-free line performance as well.

Not that much choice out there: Quicksilver Preamp, Audcom AP-150 tube preamp (see also TAD 150)

If you drop the remote I would look at:
Bottlehead Seduction and Foreplay combo special, Audible Illusions preamps.

Gmood's idea of hiring a designer to custom built seems a great option too.

Good luck and let us know what you end up with.

Rene

Music Reference RM-5.

A used Conrad Johnson PV-5 might fit the bill. it certainly falls in your price range. Very lush, 3D sounding. Only weighs about 12# though. It was a classic in its day..

I too am looking for a tube preamp with good phono stage and a remote for under $600 but keep striking out. I decided to forgo the remote option and focus if it has a quality phono stage, multiple inputs and possibly multiple outputs. I did see some used Dynaco PAS 2 or 3x amps for sale but from checking the archives some members weren't too fond of these preamps.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I was thinking of even just going with a quality tube preamp for under $600 and getting a seperate phono pre.

Does anyone have any thoughts/opinons on this preamp/

Jolida JD3000b

Specs
Technical Specifications:
Max Output voltage: 20 dB (Out 1), 10 dB (Out 2)
Voltage Gain: 30 V
Frequency Response: 5Hz to 110KHz, 10 V
Distortion THD: Less than .02%; 1 KHz, 10 V
SNR: Less than 100 dB
Input Impedance: 100Kohms
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Fuse: 110/120 VAC 5 amp fast blo and for 220/240 VAC 2.5 amp Fast Blow
Weight: 23 pounds
Size: 17 inches W X 13 inches D X 4.5 inches H
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Tube Complement: 2 pcs. 12AX7; 2 pcs. 12AT7

Thanks