Wanted:Warm, Sweet preamp.

Yep, I will second my opinion of the LA-100 Mk III with remote.

And you'll have a bunch of money left over.

Try to get a non-upgraded version.

My 2.5 cents.

I have owned warm sweet sounding preamps such as Croft Super Micro,Glass Audio kit and NEW valve.These are typical of simple tube preamps.They can have lovely mids and highs but tend to lack speed and snap.
So on balance they are not worth owning.
I now own a Supratek Cabernet which is far more balanced and neutral,has great speed,dynamics and snap but especially with 300b valves is also sweet and warm.

Jt

cary slp-98. super sounding pre amp with nice tube warmth.

I would try a Conrad Johnson preamp (new or old line) both fit with your requierements.

Also check out Accuphase preamps, nicely built and great sounding.

Fernando

Thanks for all the replies dudes.