Dared MC-7P Preamp Replacement/Upgrade

Cary SLP98 is very good or you might try the Schitt Freya+ on the budget side.

Thanks for the recommendation.  The Dared has 2 transformers on it which I think gave it that slam and accuracy.  Im wondering if that is something I need for that sound.  

My SLP-98 is never going anywhere, it sounds just the way I like my gear to sound. Musical, dynamic, and sweet when the music calls for it. I have never heard a Dared but execution is more important than design type.