Preamp $600-$1000

Sonic Frontier Line 1. No contest. Between $ 875.00 and $ 1,000.00. Incredible build quality for the price, a remote ''puck'' that is a work of art, built-in Headroom headphone amp circuit, reversible polarity switch on the remote, programmable input levels - dimming display function, and there's more for you to find out. For me, this preamp has always been THE no-brainer in that price category. And if you don't like it, you will probably get all of your money back. What's not to like here? Good luck. Oh, and by the way, it SOUNDS real nice too.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I just finished with a Manley Shrimp (still kinda hungry) haha. I will be looking out for others on the list next. I have heard huge differences so far and expect to hear more before I find the right one. The thrill is in the hunt....right? Or is it the proof in the pudding?

Oh oh, I see another one coming. The sickness spreads.

bat 3vki..goes for $750-$1300 depending on age and options... incedible sound, build quality, and reliable...

I talked to Paul at TAD and he said the TAD-150 can no longer be produced. He said that he will be coming out with two models to replace it: A buffered passive (TAD-100), and a pre more enhanced with tubes (TAD-250).