Help selecting a new preamp


I want to replace my Outlaw Audio 976 preamp with a stereo only preamp, no tuner. Sources will be an OPPO 103, a Shiit D/A from my mac mini room server and a Teac 2300 r to r Power amp is a Carver Crimson 275... speakers are Goldenear Triton 2+......max 5k budget. Any help is greatly appreciated. Phono input OK but not a necessity...THANKS
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Thanks all for suggestions....I'm looking to simplify and improve sound quality over my existing preamp.  I originally wanted to switch video with audio and the Outlaw had great reviews and it was priced reasonably.  But, I've had problems with the preamp and Outlaw was at times difficult to deal with.  Also, at 65 and long days working sound reinforcement  in my youth I'm not sure that I would be able to discern audio differences between the top tier preamps.  Simplicity, minimal signal path are goals...Grateful for all the help I'm receiving..
Thanks to all for the comments advice and direction.  Has anyone heard that Bob Carver will have a tube preamp in the fall?  Any info, or speculation?