need pre amp suggestion

I am just entering the world of hi fi. I recently acquired a Mcintosh mc300 and will be driving a set of Gallo reference 3.1 (I am so anxious for their arrival) But now I need some ideas for a pre amp, because right now I am using an older H/K receiver as the pre. I was looking at a Mcintosh mc 28 that is for sale locally. Any suggestions would be great and if they are for sale on the board even better. I would like to stay at less than 1000. Thanks.