Need help with a Tube PREAMP.


I currently use a Solid State 2 channel AMP with an Input of 20k(unbal) 40k(bal). I am looking for a great Tube PreAmp for around $2500 that would mate well with the AMP. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't know if a SET preamp is going to mate with the solid state amp I have. Any other suggestions? Or has anyone used a combination of tube pre and SS amp?
Hello Everyone ...thanks for the Responses....I came across a great deal on a used MODWRIGHT SWL 9.0 SIG ED.So I bought it. When Ive tinkered with it a while I will repost how it went. thanks...agian.

Matt M
This one has the Upgrades too ..Tube 5AR4 rectifier and MW/caps. Should help give it a little more tube sound. I wont get the unit til the 26th..sooo I'm biting my finger nails. I havent had anything close to a good sounding pre amp in a long time.
I have a McIntosh MC352 stereo AMP (solid state). I drive a pair of Dynaudio Contour 3.0's.Click my SYSTEM next to my name and see pics. I want detail and attak! I listen to classic rock and Jazz mostly. I use a Prima Luna Prologue now and it has low gain, 11 db. I dont really care about remote.
WOW its amazing to me what a preamp does to the system.This Modwright is very stout. It drives my solid state amp no problem. It sounds so much sweeter than the prima luna and with a huge wide soundstage and great seperation. The Tone of my system is so much better, way more texture and colors. Im just using stock tubes too!