Marantz SC-7S2 solid state preamp- how good is it?


has anyone auditioned this reference preamp from Marantz and/or compared it to anything else at the ~$4k used price point? Any comments appreciated on how this stacks up- not may reviews out there...
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I have owned this Marantz 4 years now and it is without doubt the best solid state preamp I owned or heard in 30 years in this hobby. Does it all and is so balanced and transparent with ultra low noise and distortion. Use it with my K-01 Esoteric SACD player and the McIntosh 402 amp. Speakers Dynaudio Confidence and Quads. Each sound excellent and both totally different technology's. if you can find one used buy it. 70 ohm output means it will work with almost any amp on the market.