a good pre amp with remote usd6000 or less used

I agree with those who suggested the Pass Labs XP-20. I have one and love it. As you own the XA160 already, it would be an excellent match. It has XLR inputs and output and there are two for sale now for around $6,000. It is a very good preamp. Neutral, detailed, very quiet and transparent with a good selection of features.

03-29-11: Desalvo55
Can anyone comment about the TRL Dude?
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03-29-11: Desalvo55
I was asking in the context of this thread, the fore mentioned pre's and the folks commenting here. It seemed relevant to me anyway and may be of interest to the gentleman who started this post.
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Dude does NOT offer a remote option so it is NOT relevant to the gentleman who started this post.

VAC Ren or VAC Sig series. Outstanding SQ, great remote, XLR or RCA in and out. Dead quiet. Atma MP-1 can be fitted w a remote, I think.

yes yes i want a remote and then..use a linn DS.., lazy bug

more than one person suggest VAC to me and some XP-20, however why..not much person suggest me a krell ? why not a krell ..since ovr my budget..or indeed aveage ?