I haven't paired the 2 Personally but My Recommendation for a Preamp is : Balanced Audio technology (B.A.T.) VK-5i.
I have a VK-5i that ( I'm about ready to upgrade to VK-50 series ), sounds fantastic and 1 of the Best. Quality built and the Sound is stupendous ! If you can audition a BAT Preamp on your system then by all means. Should be able to Buy 1 on Audiogon at a pretty good price. Good luck and enjoy.
I have a VK-5i that ( I'm about ready to upgrade to VK-50 series ), sounds fantastic and 1 of the Best. Quality built and the Sound is stupendous ! If you can audition a BAT Preamp on your system then by all means. Should be able to Buy 1 on Audiogon at a pretty good price. Good luck and enjoy.