Hi,Check out Audio Research or Classe they make nice preamps and you can get a great deal on a used one,Classe CP-45 or CP-60 both are great, Audio Research LS-3 or LS-12 both are great preamps and good price on the used market, also BAT makes some nice preamps.
Pre-amp suggestions
I have an aragon 4004 mkll and a pair of paradigm studio 100 v2's and a cal audio labs icon mk11. Anyone have any suggestions on a good pre-amp match for this set up. I was considering a little CJ PV-10 just to try. Very inexpensive way to see how a tube pre might sound with my set up. Thing is i dont want to lose the bass punch but like to smooth out that top end. But then again i might lose detail and air using a tube pre as well. Any suggestions would be most appreciated Thanks