Yeti; If you're willing to consider a tube pre-amp, I've used the Sonic Frontiers Line 2 with a McCormack DNA-2DX for over 2 years, and then with the DNA2 up-graded to Rev. A for about a year now. I highly recommend this combination, and I also have an SF Line 1 that is nearly as good with McCormack amps. These are tremendously versatile pre-amps with excellent remote controls. They are neutral/accurate and very smooth sounding rather than being euphonic. Line 1 and 2 pre-amps are available used for $1000 to about $1700. Good Luck. Craig
