Preamp help for ML Odyssey's

I recently purchased a pair of ML Odyssey's and use the Innersound ESL amp, Classe' SSP-25 pre/pro, Cinema center a sub and small Mirage speakers for rears in a home theater setup. The ML's sound really good using the analog bypass feature of the Classe'. However, wanting better two channel sound, I tried an Audio Research LS-16 tubed preamp. Although the AR sounded better, it didn't sound THAT much better. I'm looking for better mids and highs. Want that sweet tubed sound.

I am now shopping for another tubed preamp that will mate with the Odyssey's. I would like for it to have a remote and processor loop for HT. Any suggestions???

thanks...