Rack mount preamps for cheap


So I have about had it up to there with my Carver Ct-26v A great preamp but only when it decides to work. I'm looking for something under $500 used or new that sounds like the Carver (giant bass and sounds ok at lower volume levels) and it needs to actually be rack mountable, not just look like it's rackmountable (ala the carver). A 1 rack space unit would be ideal. Currently it's mated to my home studio system which has a Peavey 400CS (don't laugh, it sounds good) and some Alesis Monitor 2's I don't really need a phono section at the moment, but the upgrade path would be nice.
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Most of the Parasound preamps come with a 19" rack-mountable face plate and are very nice quality for the money. There are several models in your price range used. The PLD-2000 is superb and can be had for around $600, the 1500 and 1100 are also good, and cheaper. I never actually mounted one in a rack but looks like they were well designed for it. Check the specs if you're buying used, some come with a 17" face plate that isn't designed for mounting.