The Adcom GFP-750 is an excellent pre-amp that's also well below your price. If you're not familiar with it, here's a review -
http://www.stereophile.com/solidpreamps/133/index.html
http://www.stereophile.com/solidpreamps/133/index.html
A balanced passive preamp?
Thats what I need to mate with my Monarchy SM70 pros. I need some suggestions. I would like to keep it under 1500 used if possible. I would also like at least a volume remote....Thanks in advance.