I just realized you'd asked for pre/pro recommendations, so disregard my earlier VK30SE comments! The Lexicon MC-1 is probably the pre/pro to get. They can be found used for right around $3k. Good luck.
best musical pre/pro for about 3000.
I am currently upgrading my home theater, stereo combo setup. I have definitive technology bp2000tl speakers and a rotel rmb1095 amp. What pre/pro would you recommend that will sound great with music for around $3000.u.s. with out sounding too warm or too bright. I listen to blues, rock, folk and assorted electric and acoustic guitar pieces.