Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier

The Audio Horizons TP 2.0 sounds heavenly with the NuForce 9 V2 SE's.

I already heard a modded, tubed Transporter into the same amps and was not nearly as impressed.

RX8man, Did you here a modded TP through the Audio Horizons/Nuforce 9SEV2 combo? I'm ready to ship my TP to Dan for the tube output stage. But that's still a 2K upgrade! Since I don't own a pre, I seem to be spinning my wheels between modding the TP and adding a pre, or both.

I guess I'm just looking for the best combo to pair my current TP and Nuforces. I've only owned 1 tube pre in my life, an AR LS15. It didn't pair well with my Nuforces.

Is it my imagination or are there some excellent 3 to 5K offerings in the preamp world these days?

Audio Horizons after upgrades
Modwright 9.0 sig\36.5 (36.5 I can get a barely broken in unit for 3.9K)
Audio Horizons
Parasound JC-2
Antique Sound labs Flora

The most interesting thread that I've ever read. I know there was one comparison with the Modwright 9.0 vs. the AH2.1. Has anyone compare the AH 2.1Bnr with the MW two box 36.5?....thx

Thanx for placing us in the 900 club.