Your very best value in a preamp is the SP14 from VTA.
http://www.tubes4hifi.com/SP14.htm
You buy it either as a kit or fully assembled and tested. They also offer it as a custom build in a wooden cabinet. Price depends on your choice.
kit, w/tubes - $990
fully assembled/tested - $1390
There are a number of optional features that can be had with more money. It's all up to you. I'd put this preamp up against anything.
http://www.tubes4hifi.com/SP14.htm
You buy it either as a kit or fully assembled and tested. They also offer it as a custom build in a wooden cabinet. Price depends on your choice.
kit, w/tubes - $990
fully assembled/tested - $1390
There are a number of optional features that can be had with more money. It's all up to you. I'd put this preamp up against anything.