Tube pre to mate with a Simaudio amp and Dynaudio


I've just recently taken delivery of Dynaudio Contour 1.3se monitors and am looking for amplification.

I've heard these speakers with a Sim Audio I-5 and enjoyed the sound immensely, but would like to move to a W-3 and a tubed pre-amp.

I'm looking for a slightly richer sound, but one that is still relatively transparent, fast, and open. Are there any tubed preamplifiers that meet these requirements?

Under consideration:

Audio Research LS-15
deHavilland UltraVerve
Manley Shrimp

any other thoughts would be apprciated.
niravp

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