Tube Pre-amp for Levinson 432


I have a Wadia 830, Levinson 432, and Wilson Sophia 2's. I would really like to add the a tube pre to the Levinson-Wadia combo. I have demoed the Audio Research Ref3 and the sound was magical but the price was a bit much. Suggestions for what would provide system synergy would be appreciated.
jetusmc

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Thanks Paul, I tried a Levinson 390s into a Linn Klimax Twin and the sound was not as open as when I used the Audio research Ref3 into the Linn Twin. I have since purchased the 432. I have been curious as to system synergy between the 432 and the 390s without a pre-amp.
I am auditioning a Mcintosh C-2200 with my Levinson 432 and am somewhat pleased with the sound. I wonder what changes I could expect if I substituted a Bat31se. The Mcintosh has stock tubes and the speakers are Wilson Sophia 2's. Auditioning the Bat would be difficult-no local dealers.