confusion about the aragon 28k pre amp

Any recommendations on a preamp with tone controls that can be operated with a remote and I can pick up used for under $500.00

well,under $500 for any pre is an extremely tight budget not to mention needing specific options like tone controls & a remote really limits your options.

for $1,000 or a little less there are a bunch with remote & tone but for $500 im drawing a blank , in that price range if you were to find one you may just be buying the unit on price alone & you might not end up with a pre that works well with your khorns.

Try Adcom,Parasound.

I recently bought an NAD C162 (retail 599.00.) This is a separate preamp w/tone controls, and it is very flexible and good sounding. It also has a remote.

I think the solid state qusd (909?) can be hsd for that price. It has the quad "tilt" and is a an excellent performer evn for its new price(golden ear award for what it worth in 2002)